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BIOSYNTEZA ESTERAZY Z PSEUDOMONAS SP. S9 W KOMÓRKACH PICHIA PASTORIS, OCZYSZCZANIE I CHARAKTERYSTYKA
PublikacjaEnzymy lipolityczne ze względu na swoje unikalne właściwości takie jak stereo-, chemo- i regiospecyficzność znajdują szereg zastosowań w różnych gałęziach przemysłu. Lipazy i esterazy wykorzystywane są w przemyśle chemicznym, farmaceutycznym, spożywczym oraz w syntezie organicznej. W ramach wcześniejszych badań zidentyfikowałam i scharakteryzowałam aktywną w niskiej temperaturze esterazę z Pseudomonas sp. S9. Esteraza Pseudomonas...
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Tubular adenocarcinoma - Male, 70 - Tissue image [5170730007431471]
Dane BadawczeThis is the histopathological image of COLON tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Colon, unspecified - Female, 76 - Tissue image [4260730038473091]
Dane BadawczeThis is the histopathological image of COLON tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: Pannoramic 250 3DHistech slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Optical method supported by machine learning for urinary tract infection detection and urosepsis risk assessment
PublikacjaThe study presents an optical method supported by machine learning for discriminating urinary tract infections from an infection capable of causing urosepsis. The method comprises spectra of spectroscopy measurement of artificial urine samples with bacteria from solid cultures of clinical E. coli strains. To provide a reliable classification of results assistance of 27 algorithms was tested. We proved that is possible to obtain...
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Adenocarcinoma, intestinal type - Female, 71 - Tissue image [5310730015832691]
Dane BadawczeThis is the histopathological image of COLON tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: VS200 Olympus slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Adenocarcinoma, intestinal type - Female, 71 - Tissue image [5310730015832761]
Dane BadawczeThis is the histopathological image of COLON tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: VS200 Olympus slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Adenocarcinoma, intestinal type - Female, 71 - Tissue image [5310730015837611]
Dane BadawczeThis is the histopathological image of COLON tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: VS200 Olympus slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Adenocarcinoma, intestinal type - Female, 71 - Tissue image [5310730015834161]
Dane BadawczeThis is the histopathological image of COLON tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: VS200 Olympus slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Adenocarcinoma, intestinal type - Female, 71 - Tissue image [5310730015836351]
Dane BadawczeThis is the histopathological image of COLON tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: VS200 Olympus slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Adenocarcinoma, intestinal type - Female, 71 - Tissue image [5310730015839031]
Dane BadawczeThis is the histopathological image of COLON tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: VS200 Olympus slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Adenocarcinoma, intestinal type - Female, 71 - Tissue image [5310730015838451]
Dane BadawczeThis is the histopathological image of COLON tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: VS200 Olympus slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Adenocarcinoma, intestinal type - Female, 71 - Tissue image [5310730015834351]
Dane BadawczeThis is the histopathological image of COLON tissue sample obtained in Medical University Gdańsk and deposited in ZMDL-GUMED. The sample image was taken using: VS200 Olympus slide scanner (20x magnification) and saved to DICOM format.
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Effect of high pressure and sub-zero temperature on some gram-negative bacteria.
PublikacjaCelem pracy było określenie przeżywalności wybranych gramujemnych bakterii na działanie wysokiego ciśnienia i ujemnej temperatury. Traktowanie komórek bakterii ciśnieniem 193 MPa w temperaturze -20C przez 24 godziny, powodowało całkowitą inaktywację bakterii E. coli, P. fluorescens i T. thermophilus. Po działaniu ciśnienia przez krótszy czas występowały różnice we wrażliwości między badanymi szczepami. Najmniej odporny na działanie...
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Construction and purification of his6-Thermus thermophilus MutS protein.
PublikacjaGen mutS z termofilnej bakterii Thermus thermophilus zamplifikowano przy użyciu PCR, sklonowano i przeprowadzono jego ekspresję w E. coli. Rekombinantowe białko MutS zawierające oligohistydynową domenę na N-końcu oczyszczono w jednoetapowej procedurze przy wykorzystaniu chromatografii powinowactwaNi(2+). Zdolność do rozpoznania niekomplementarności białka his(6)-MutS potwierdzono w eksperymentach ochrony DNA przed trawieniem...
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Structure and the Biochemical Potential of the Bacterial Community in Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent and in Receiving Waters: Northern Poland Case Study
PublikacjaWastewater treatment processes are monitored mainly in terms of biogenic substance removal efficiency. Little is known about the treated wastewater microbiome and its influence on the recipient. In this study, a wide range of methods (cultivation, microscopic analysis, New Generation Sequencing and Real Time PCR) were employed to determine the bacterial community composition of the treated wastewater and its receiver. Preliminary...
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Ultrasonic-assisted Electrodeposition of Cu-Sn-TiO2 Nanocomposite Coatings with Enhanced Antibacterial Activity
PublikacjaCopper-based coatings are known for their high antibacterial activity. In this study, nanocomposite Cu–Sn–TiO2 coatings were obtained by electrodeposition from an oxalic acid bath additionally containing 4 g/dm3 TiO2 with mechanical and ultrasonic agitation. Ultrasound treatment was performed at 26 kHz frequency and 32 W/dm3 power. The influence of agitation mode and the current load on the inclusion and distribution of the TiO2...
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Cloning and characterization of a novel cold-active glycoside hydrolase family 1 enzyme with beta-glucosidase, beta-fucosidase and beta-galactosidase activities.
PublikacjaBackground: Cold-active enzymes, sourced from cold-adapted organisms, are characterized by high catalytic efficiencies at low temperatures compared with their mesophilic counterparts, which have poor activity. This property makes them advantageous for biotechnology applications as it: (i) saves energy costs, (ii) shortens the times for processes operated at low temperatures, (iii) protects thermosensitive substrates or products...
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The assessment of microbiological antimicrobial properties of PE film loaded with nanozinc filler
Dane BadawczeThe dataset contains the results of a single series of determinations of the antimicrobial properties against E. coli and S. aureus of polyethylene films containing the nanozinc filler.
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Molecular modelling of a psychrophilic β-galactosidase
PublikacjaAntarktyczny szczep, gram-ujemnych bakterii, wyizolowanych z przewodu pokarmowego kryla z gatunku Thyssanoessa macrura, sklasyfikowany na podstawie analizy sekwencji nukleotydowej geny 16S rDNA jako Pseudoalteromonas sp. 22b jest producentem wewnątrzkomórkowej zimnolubnej beta-galaktozydazy. Ponieważ enzym ten wykazuje wysoką aktywność katalityczną w zakresie temperatur od 0 do 30 stC, stanowi on atrakcyjny biokatalizator, użyteczny...
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Fusion of DNA-binding domain of Pyrococcus furiosus ligase with TaqStoffel DNA polymerase as a useful tool in PCR with difficult targets
PublikacjaThe DNA coding sequence of TaqStoffel polymer- ase was fused with the DNA-binding domain of Pyrococcus furiosus ligase. The resulting novel recombinant gene was cloned and expressed in E. coli. The recombinant enzyme was purified and its enzymatic features were studied. The fusion protein (PfuDBDlig-TaqS) was found to have enhanced processivity as a result of the conversion of the Taq DNA polymerase from a relatively low processive...
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A novel method of creating thermoplastic chitosan blends to produce cell scaffolds by FDM additive manufacturing
PublikacjaDue to its remarkable and promising biological and structural properties, chitosan has been widely studied in several potential applications in the biomedical sector. Attempts are being made to use this polymer and its properties in thermoplastics dedicated to 3D printing in FDM technology. However, chitosan can be processed only from acid solution, which limits its applications. The paper presents a new path for the production...
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Rain Gardens SW quality dataset
Dane BadawczeThis dataset contains the results of parameters of storm water runoff and storm water quality in rain garden units. Samples were collected from 4 different rain gardens in Gdansk, Poland.
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An influence of molecular weight, deacetylation degree of chitosan xerogels on their antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity. Comparison of chitosan materials obtained using lactic acid and CO2 saturation.
PublikacjaThis paper presents a comparison of the antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity against L929 cells of chitosan xerogels prepared by dissolving the polymer in a solution of lactic acid (LA) or carbonic acid (CO2) and then freeze-drying. There was no simple relationship between the antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of the samples obtained using both techniques (LA and CO2). Chitosan materials obtained by the LA method in a...
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Purification and biochemical characteristic of a cold-active recombinant esterase from Pseudoalteromonas sp. 643A under denaturing conditions.
PublikacjaIn this paper production of a cold-active esterase EstA from the Antarctic bacterium Pseudoalteromonas sp. 643A in E. coli expression system was described. The purification and biochemical characteristic of EstA were performed in the presence of urea and then compared with results obtained for the esterase with no addition of urea and isolated from the native source. In both cases the cold-active enzyme displayed similar properties....
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Fish gelatin films containing aqueous extracts from phenolic-rich fruit pomace
PublikacjaThe aim of the work was to study the feasibility of using aqueous extracts from rowanberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, and chokeberry pomace for the formulation of fish gelatin films with antioxidant and antimicrobial activity as well as improved mechanical and water barrier properties. The predominant phenolic components in rowanberry and chokeberry extracts were hydroxycinnamates, and in blue-berried honeysuckle extract antho cyanins. Although...
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Molecular modelling of transition state analogue inhibitors of glucosamine-6-P synthase and glucose-6-P isomerase.
PublikacjaStruktura kompleksu 2-amino-2-deoksy-D-glucitolo-6-P (ADGP) z centrum aktywnym syntazy GlcN-6-P z E. coli została wykorzystAna jako punkt wyjścia do modelowania molekularnego analogów ADGP. Używając programu GROMOS96 wygenerowano konformacje analogów o najniższych energiach wewnętrznych, które następnie ''dokowano'' w centrum aktywnym enzymu. Dokonano syntezy wybranych związków i określono parametry kinetyczne i termodynamiczne...
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Effect of TiO2 Concentration on Microstructure and Properties of Composite Cu–Sn–TiO2 Coatings Obtained by Electrodeposition
PublikacjaIn this work, Cu–Sn–TiO2 composite coatings were electrochemically obtained from a sulfate bath containing 0–10 g/L of TiO2 nanoparticles. The effect of TiO2 particles on kinetics of cathodic electrodeposition has been studied by linear sweep voltammetry and chronopotentiometry. As compared to the Cu–Sn alloy, the Cu–Sn–TiO2 composite coatings show rougher surfaces with TiO2 agglomerates embedded in the metal matrix. The highest...
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Badanie właściwości fotokatalitycznych, biobójczych i magnetycznych tlenku tytanu(IV) modyfikowanego nanocząstkami monoi bimetalicznymi Pt, Ag, Cu, Au oraz Pd
PublikacjaZakres badań obejmował otrzymywanie i charakterystykę nanokompozytów tlenku tytanu(IV) modyfikowanego mono- oraz bimetalicznymi nanocząstkami metali platyny, palladu, złota, srebra oraz miedzi. Zbadano wpływ zawartości metali, matrycy TiO2 oraz połączeniami metali na właściwości fotokatalityczne, biobójcze i magnetyczne otrzymanych nanokompozytów TiO2. Aktywność fotokatalityczną zbadano w reakcji degradacji modelowych związków oraz...
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Zastosowanie immobilizowanego białka MutS do wychwytywania fragmentów DNA zawierających niesparowane zasady
PublikacjaBiałko MutS wiąże DNA zawierające błędnie sparowane oraz niesparowane zasady w DNA. Podjęto szereg prób wykorzystania tego białka jako narzędzia do detekcji nieznanych mutacji lub zagęszczania frakcji DNA z niesparowaną zasadą. Dotychczas żadna z metod oparta na użyciu białka MutS nie została wdrożona powszechnie do praktyki laboratoryjnej. Głównym powodem takiego stanu rzeczy jest stosunkowo silne powinowactwo MutS do DNA w pełni...
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Preparation of Ag/Cu-doped titanium (IV) oxide nanoparticles in W/O microemulsion
PublikacjaNanocząstki Cu-TiO2 oraz Ag/Cu-TiO2 otrzymano w mikroemulsji W/O. Właściwości fotokatalityczne zbadano w procesie degradacji fenolu (0,21mM) w zakresie światła widzialnego. Właściwości biobójcze zbadano poprzez wyznaczenie minimalnego stężenia zahamowania wzrostu (MIC) na szczepach bakterii E. coli, St. aureus oraz grzybów S. Cerevisiae i z rodziny Candida. Dla otrzymanych fotokatalizatorów określono wpływ stężenia domieszki metali...
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Application of safirinium N-hydroxysuccinimide esters to derivatization of peptides for high-resolution mass spectrometry, tandem mass spectrometry, and fluorescent labeling of bacterial cells
PublikacjaMass spectrometry methods are commonly used in the identification of peptides and biomarkers. Due to a relatively low abundance of proteins in biological samples, there is a need for the development of novel derivatization methods that would improve MS detection limits. Hence, novel fluorescent N-hydroxysuccinimide esters of dihydro-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a]pyridin-2-ium carboxylates (Safirinium P dyes) have been synthesized. The...
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OPUS21 Mechanizm tworzenia biofilmu przez uropatogenne bakterie E. coli produkujące fimbrialną adhezynę Dr - badania zmian proteomu i metabolomu w warunkach hodowli statycznej i dynamicznej
ProjektyProjekt realizowany w Sekcja Finansowa Wydz. Chemiczny zgodnie z porozumieniem UMO-2021/41/B/NZ6/03088 z dnia 2021-11-26
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A new B-D-galactosidase with a low temperature optimum isolated from the Antarctic Arthrobacter sp. 20B: gene cloning, purification and characterization.
PublikacjaA psychrotrophic bacterium producing a coldadaptedB-galactosidase upon growth at low temperatureswas classiWed as Arthrobacter sp. 20B. A genomic DNAlibrary of strain 20B introduced into Escherichia coliTOP10F' and screening on X-Gal (5-bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl-B-D-galactopyranoside)-containing agar plates ledto the isolation of B-galactosidase gene. The B-galactosidasegene (bgaS) encoding a protein of 1,053 amino acids,with a...
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Optical fiber aptasensor for label-free bacteria detection in small volumes
PublikacjaHighly sensitive devices for fast bacteria detection are sought to be developed with the task of quantifying the worldwide problem of pathogenic bacteria and thus helping to take control over spreading bacterial infections. This work concerns a sensing solution based on microcavity in-line Mach-Zehnder interferometer (μIMZI) induced in an optical fiber. Such a device exhibits ultrahigh sensitivity to refractive index changes...
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Thermosensitive composite based on agarose and chitosan saturated with carbon dioxide. Preliminary study of requirements for production of new CSAG bioink.
PublikacjaThis study introduces a method for producing printable, thermosensitive bioink formulated from agarose (AG) and carbon dioxide-saturated chitosan (CS) hydrogels. The research identified medium molecular weight chitosan as optimal for bioink production, with a preferred chitosan hydrogel content of 40–60 %. Rheological analysis reveals the bioink's pseudoplastic behavior and a sol-gel phase transition between 27.0 and 31.5 °C. The...
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Immobilization on magnetic nanoparticles of therecombinant trehalose synthase from Deinococcusgeothermalis
PublikacjatIn our study the gene encoding trehalose synthase from Deinococcus geothermalis was cloned and overexpressed inEscherichia coli Rosetta (DE3)pLysS. Wild-type trehalose synthase has been purified from host protein after cell dis-ruption and precipitation at 20% ammonium sulphate saturation. Recombinant trehalose synthase was immobilizedonto glutaraldehyde activated silanized magnetic ferrous-ferric oxide by using covalent binding...
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Paenibacillus alvei MP1 as a Producer of the Proteinaceous Compound with Activity against Important Human Pathogens, Including Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes
PublikacjaAn emerging need for new classes of antibiotics is, on the one hand, evident as antimicrobial resistance continues to rise. On the other hand, the awareness of the pros and cons of chemically synthesized compounds’ extensive use leads to a search for new metabolites in already known reservoirs. Previous research showed that Paenibacillus strain (P. alvei MP1) recovered from a buckwheat honey sample presented a wide spectrum of...
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The Synergistic Microbiological Effects of Industrial Produced Packaging Polyethylene Films Incorporated with Zinc Nanoparticles
PublikacjaZinc compounds in polyolefin films regulate the transmission of UV-VIS radiation, affect mechanical properties and antimicrobial activity. According to hypothesis, the use of zinc- containing masterbatches in polyethylene films (PE) with different chemical nature—hydrophilic zinc oxide (ZO) and hydrophobic zinc stearate (ZS)—can cause a synergistic effect, especially due to their antimicrobial properties. PE films obtained on an...
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Quantification of unconjugated and total ibuprofen and its metabolites in equine urine samples by gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry: Application to the excretion study
PublikacjaIbuprofen (IBU) is a widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in human and also veterinary medicine. NSAIDs are usually highly metabolized compounds in horses; they are often present in equine urine, mostly in their conjugated forms (glucuronides). Thus, hydrolysis to cleave the glucuronide linkage prior to anti-doping analysis is often necessary for improving detection. In this study, unconjugated and total IBU...
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The Anti-Staphylococcal Potential of Ethanolic Polish Propolis Extracts
PublikacjaAbstract: The principal objective of this study was to determine the anti-staphylococcal potential of ethanol extracts of propolis (EEPs). A total of 20 samples of propolis collected from apiaries located in different regions of Poland were used in the study. The two-fold broth microdilution method revealed some important differences in the antimicrobial activity of investigated EEPs. Up to the concentration of 4096 µg/mL no activity...
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Composite Polyurethane-Polylactide (PUR/PLA) Flexible Filaments for 3D Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) of Antibacterial Wound Dressings for Skin Regeneration
Publikacjahis paper addresses the potential application of flexible thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) compositions as a material for the production of antibacterial wound dressings using the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing method. On the market, there are medical-grade polyurethane filaments available, but few of them have properties required for the fabrication of wound dressings, such as flexibility...
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Cloning, expression in Komagataella phaffii, and biochemical characterization of recombinant sequence variants of Pseudomonas sp. S9 GDSL-esterase
PublikacjaTwo recombinant Komagataella phaffii (formerly Pichia pastoris) yeast strains for production of two sequential variants of EstS9 esterase from psychrotolerant bacterium Pseudomonas sp. S9, i.e. αEstS9N (a two-domain enzyme consisting of a catalytic domain and an autotransporter domain) and αEstS9Δ (a single-domain esterase) were constructed. However, only one of recombinant K. phaffii strains, namely Komagataella phaffii X-33/pPICZαestS9Δ,...
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Identification and cloning of C. albicans SC5314 genes encoding L-methionine biosynthetic pathway enzymes.
Dane BadawczeEnzymes of fungal L-methionine biosynthetic pathway: homoserine O-acetyltransferase (Met2p), O-acetylhomoserine sulfhydrylase (Met15p) and cystathionine-γ-synthase (Str2p) could be exploited as molecular targets for antifungal chemotherapy. The goal of the study was to identify and clone genes encoding mentioned above enzymes. MET2, MET15 and STR2 genes...
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Laboratoryjne badania nad możliwością skażenia gruntów i wód podziemnych jako rezultatu stosowania osadów ściekowych
PublikacjaW pracy przedstawiono cenę zagrożeń związanych z możliwością skażenia gruntów i płytkich wód gruntowych w wyniku stosowania osadów ściekowych na mineralnych gruntach piaszczystych i na popiołach lotnych, o charakterystykach zbliżonych do niektórych terenów zdegradowanych technicznie. Uzyskane wyniki pozwoliły na prześledzenie dynamiki wymywania żywych komórek bakteryjnych z osadu ściekowego oraz ich dalszej retencji w materiale...
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Peptidoglycan hydrolases - potential weapons against Staphylococcus aureus
PublikacjaBacteria of the genus Staphylococcus are common pathogens responsible for a broad spectrum of human and animal infections and belong to most important etiological factors causing food poisoning. Because of rapid increase in prevalence of isolation of staphylococci resistant to many antibiotics, there is an urgent need for development of new alternative chemotherapeutics. A number of studies have recently demonstrated the strong...
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Jakość wody w małych wiejskich wodociągach w województwie pomorskim w latach 2000 – 2004
PublikacjaW publikacji poddano ocenie jakość wody w małych wiejskich wodociągach bezpośrednio przed przystąpieniem Polski do Unii Europejskiej. Analizie poddano 79 losowo wybranych wiejskich wodociągów publicznych województwa pomorskiego, z około 740 tego typu obiektów w województwie. Zdecydowana większość poddanych analizie wodociągów (ok. 90%) zaopatrywała do 1500 mieszkańców a produkcja wody nie przekraczała 350 m3/dobę. Jedynie w około...
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Identyfikacja i izolacja genu kodującego zaadaptowaną do zimna β-galaktozydazę Paracoccus sp. = Identification and izolation of the gene encoding cold-active β-galactosidase from paracoccus sp.
PublikacjaZaprezentowane badania były prowadzone u eehi wyizolowania ze środo¬wiska organizmu psychrofilnego, zdolnego do hydrolizy laktozy w niskiej tempe¬raturze, oraz zidentyfikowania genu kodującego (i-galaktozydazę zaadaptowaną do zimna.Poszukiwan gen został w izolowany z psychrofilnego szczepu autarkicz¬nego Paracoccus sp. 321). Na podstawie sekwencji nukleotydowej genu kodują¬cego fS-galaktozdaze ustalono skład aminokwasów),...
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The influence of electromagnetic pollution on living organisms – historical trends and forecasting changes
PublikacjaCurrent technologies have become a source of omnipresent electromagnetic pollution from generated electromagnetic fields and resulting electromagnetic radiation. In many cases this pollution is much stronger than any natural sources of electromagnetic fields or radiation. Wireless and radio communication, electric power transmission or devices in daily use such as smartphones, tablets and portable computers every day expose people...
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Increased concentration of Taq DNA polymerase as a solution for GC-rich templates from clinical and environmental samples
PublikacjaDNA polymerase is an enzyme which plays crucial role in replication and DNA repair. It found application in PCR (polymerase chain reaction) where catalyses process of in vitro DNA synthesis. To meet the demands posed by mod- ern diagnostic, molecular biology or genetic engineering it is necessary to improve DNA polymerases to obtain new or better features useful in these fields. So far implemented modifications in majority are...
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Synthesis, Characterization and Biological Investigations of Half-Sandwich Ruthenium(II) Complexes Containing Benzimidazole Moiety
PublikacjaHalf-sandwich Ru(II) complexes belong to group of biologically active metallo-compounds with promising antimicrobial and anticancer activity. Herein, we report the synthesis and characteri- zation of arene ruthenium complexes containing benzimidazole moiety, namely, [(η6-p-cymene)RuC l(bimCOO)] (1) and [(η6-p-cymene)RuCl2(bim)] (2) (where bimCOO = benzimidazole-2-carboxylate and bim = 1-H-benzimidazole). The compounds were characterized...