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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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MEMS based voice message system for elevators
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono implementację systemu głosowych komunikatów w windach. Prezentowany system posiada unikalną cechę polegającą na tym, że do działania nie potrzebuje połączenia z systemem sterującym windy. Zasilany z baterii lub akumulatorów może być zamontowany w ścianie windy, wymaga tylko prostej kalibracji. System oparty jest na akcelerometrach MEMS dokonujących pomiaru przeciążeń w kabinie windy. W artykule przedstawiono...
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Nowe estrowe i amidowe pochodne inhibitorów syntazy glukozamino-6-fosforanu - synteza i aktywność biologiczna
PublikacjaPrzedmiotem rozprawy doktorskiej są modyfikacje chemiczne analogów glutaminy – kwasu N3-(4-metoksyfumaroilo)-S-2,3-diaminopropanowego (FMDP) oraz kwasu N3-[(E)-4-fenylo-4-okso-2-butenoilo]-S-2,3-diaminoaminopropanowego (BADP). Związki te są inhibitorami syntazy glukozamino-6-fosforanu i mimo ich silnych właściwości inhibicyjnych, nie wykazują zdolności do hamowania wzrostu drobnoustrojów. Brak aktywności przeciwdrobnoustrojowej...
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Regulacja aktywności syntazy glukozamino-6-fosforanu z Candida albicans – badania metodami obliczeniowymi
PublikacjaNiniejsza praca przedstawia wyniki badań, prowadzonych metodami obliczeniowymi, poświęconych enzymowi syntazie GlcN-6-P pochodzącemu z drożdży C. albicans. Enzym ten odpowiedzialny jest między innymi za biosyntezę kluczowych składników ściany komórkowej grzybów i bakterii, ma również wpływ na regulację metabolizmu glukozy. Przedstawione badania stanowią jeden z etapów poszukiwania molekularnego mechanizmu inhibicji, której eukariotyczna...
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Wytwarzanie powłok hydroksyapatytowych z osłoną biologiczną na stopie tytanu
PublikacjaObecnie powłoki hydroksyapatytowe wytwarzane na implantach ze stopów tytanu nie w pełni spełniają stawiane im wymagania. Charakteryzują się dużą grubością i słabą adhezją do metalicznego podłoża. Ponadto nie posiadają właściwości antybakteryjnych, a tworzenie biofilmu na powierzchni implantu jest jedną z głównych przyczyn odrzucenia implantu i potrzeby jego rewizji. Celem naukowym pracy było określenie wpływu składu roztworu oraz...
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Integrated approach -the effective tool for pollution level control of sediments from lake turawskie = Kompleksowa ocena stopnia zanieczyszczenia osadów dennych jeziora turawskiego
PublikacjaTurawski zbiornik retencyjny wytypowany został do projektu pilotażowego spośród 14 obiektów zlewni Odry w ramach programu: "Stan ekologiczny jezior zaporowych w dorzeczu Odry i działania na rzecz jego poprawy". Celem projektu jest ocena stanu ekologicznego Jeziora Turawskiego dla uzyskania niezbędnych informacji mających służyć do zaprojektowania i wyboru metody jego remediacji. Jezioro Turawskie jest nizinnym zbiornikiem retencyjnym...
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Pozostałości farmaceutyków w środowisku - problem daleki od rozwiązania
PublikacjaDo środowiska dostaje się coraz więcej związków pochodzenia farmaceutycznego. Zainteresowanie nimi tym bardziej wzrasta ze względu na ich niekorzystny wpływ nie tylko na środowisko, ale także na organizm ludzki. Mogą one powodować m.in. feminizację samców, wzrost odporności bakterii na antybiotyki oraz wzrost lekooporności ludzi. Dodatkowo farmaceutyki mogą przekształcać się w inne związki, których potencjał wywoływania efektów...
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Assessing ecotoxicity, synergic and antagonistic actions of commonly used components of polymerization mixture in molecularly imprinted polymers preparation process
PublikacjaIncreasingly, the challenge is the optimal process of developing a suitable MIP-type sorptive material (taking into account its final form and application area), which is mainly related to the efficiency/effectiveness of the polymerization process. The lack of reaction or its low efficiency generates additional waste and puts it into the environmental cycle. The main aim of the performed research was the estimation of ecotoxicity,...
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Antimicrobial and Antiproliferative Coatings for Stents in Veterinary Medicine—State of the Art and Perspectives
PublikacjaMicrobial colonization in veterinary stents poses a significant and concerning issue in veterinary medicine. Over time, these pathogens, particularly bacteria, can colonize the stent surfaces, leading to various complications. Two weeks following the stent insertion procedure, the colonization becomes observable, with the aggressiveness of bacterial growth directly correlating with the duration of stent placement. Such microbial...
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Analysis of AC/DC/DC Converter Modules for Direct Current Fast-Charging Applications
PublikacjaThe paper is a comprehensive laboratory comparison study of two galvanic isolated solution off-board battery chargers: (1) Si-based cost-effective case, and (2) SiC-bidirectional ready for vehicle to grid concept case. All circuits are modular, and in both cases the DC/DC converter can be replaced according to the end user requirements (the coupled transformer remains the same and is constructed based on 12xC100 cores to avoid...
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Impact of the Alkyl Side Chains of Cations and Anions on the Activity and Renaturation of Lysozyme: A Systematic Study Performed Using Six Amino‐Acid‐Based Ionic Liquids
PublikacjaThe impact of the structure of ionic liquid on the activity and renaturation of lysozyme from the hen egg white (HEWL) was investigated. A set of six ionic liquids based on morpholinium cation and N-acylated amino acids as anions were exploited. The matrix used was based on two homologous series: one with N-acetyl-L-valinate [Val] as a common anion and morpholinium cation with a different number of...
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Refining of Secondary Pb with Retention of Sn Using Al and Ca Additions
PublikacjaLead grid from spent lead-acid batteries contains significant amounts of tin and antimony. In classical pyro-refining processes of lead, tin oxidizes and is transferred to dross, making its recovery problematic and expensive. This paper presents an innovative method of pyro-refining lead using metallic aluminum and calcium to purify the lead from contaminants while retaining a higher amount of tin than in the traditional process....
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CFD COUPLING OF VOF MODEL WITH ARRHENIUS EQUATION FOR ANALYSIS OF LASER-INDUCED THERMAL DEACTIVATION OF E. COLI
PublikacjaUnderstanding bacterial deactivation at the micro-scale, particularly with E. coli, is crucial for advancing microbiology and has promising applications in biomedical research. In this research contribution, we investigate the thermal inactivation of E. coli bacteria using gold nanoparticles irradiated by a green 1-W laser within a microfluidic chamber. The microfluidic device comprises a fluidic chamber filled with a thin film...
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Inhibitory and antimicrobial activities of OGTI and HV-BBI peptides, fragments and analogs derived from amphibian skin
PublikacjaA series of linear and cyclic fragments and analogs of two peptides (OGTI and HV-BBI) isolated from skin secretions of frogs were synthesized by the solid-phase method. Their inhibitory activity against several serine proteinases: bovine beta-trypsin, bovine alpha-chymotypsin, human leukocyte elastase and cathepsin G from human neutrophils, was investigated together with evaluation of their antimicrobial activities against Gram-negative...
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Small regulatory bacterial RNAs regulating the envelope stress response
PublikacjaMost bacteria encode a large repertoire of RNA-based regulatory mechanisms. Recent discoveries have revealed that the expression of many genes is controlled by a plethora of base-pairing noncoding small regulatory RNAs (sRNAs), regulatory RNA-binding proteins and RNA-degrading enzymes. Some of these RNA-based regulated processes respond to stress conditions and are involved in the maintenance of cellular homeostasis. They achieve...
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Bacterial presence in polar regions associated with environment modification by chemical compounds including contaminants
PublikacjaMicrobes are omnipresent and diverse members of all biological communities. In marine and freshwater ecosystems, microorganisms form the base of the food chain supporting higher trophic levels. Even though, microbes generally are thought to live in warm regions of Earth, many of them develop in cold climates. Polar regions remain relatively protected from widespread anthropogenic disturbances, which is a consequence of its remoteness...
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Biomechanical testing of bioactive bone cements – a comparison of the impact of modifiers: antibiotics and nanometals
PublikacjaApart from its bone filler and fracture stabilizing function, bone cement can be used as a carrier of bioactive substances, and such modified bone cement can protect the implant against microorganisms, treat local infections and combat bacteria introduced during the surgical procedure. In this paper, the effects of modifying antibiotics and nanosilver on the biomechanical properties of bone cement were examined. The following tests...
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Extracellular proteolytic activity of Deinococcus geothermalis
PublikacjaProduction of extracellular protease by extremophilic bacteria Deinococcus geothermalis cultivated in liquid media containing 0.1% (w/v) of peptone K, 0.1% yeast extract and 0.2% marine salt reached a maximum in 14 h of the cell growth at 45°C and pH 8.0. The enzyme was purified by a two-step procedure using fractionation by a graded ammonium sulphate precipitation technique and gel filtration on Sephadex G-100 column. Protease...
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Chitosan-protein scaffolds loaded with lysostaphin as potential antistaphylococcal wound dressing materials.
PublikacjaAIMS: The development of technology for preparing chitosan-protein scaffolds loaded with lysostaphin, which potentially could be used as dressing for wound treatment and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus. METHODS AND RESULTS: The unique technology of chitosan solubilization using gaseous CO(2) instead of organic or inorganic acids was used for the incorporation of lysostaphin, the enzyme that exhibits bactericidal...
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Materials for energy storage and conversion devices 2022/2023
Kursy OnlineElectrodes: Metals as electrodes in aqueous and non-aqueous systems, metal nanoparticles. Collectors current. 3D, 2D, 1 D carbons, carbon nanomaterials. Organic semiconductors "Synthetic metals" - p-type, n-type. Inorganic semiconductors: oxides, selenides, sulfides, others. Intercalated electrodes. Mixed conductors (MIEC). Photo-active semiconductor materials. Electrolytes. Water electrolytes in commercial products. Electroactive...
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Reaktory elektrochemiczne w przemyśle - konstrukcja i zastosowania
PublikacjaZ biegiem lat reakcje elektrochemiczne przestały być postrzegane jedynie jako eksperymenty laboratoryjne lub proste baterie. Chociaż mechanizm reakcji i budowa prostych reaktorów znana jest ludzkości już od ponad 100 lat w ostatnich latach można zauważyć największy wzrost zainteresowania tą dziedziną. Nowy stale opracowywane są lepsze projekty budowy reaktorów. Modyfikacje to nie tylko rodzaje i formy materiałów, z których wykonane...
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Rola mikroorganizmów w dezodoryzacji powietrza metodą biofiltracji
PublikacjaZanieczyszczenie powietrza związkami zapachowymi staje się rosnącym problemem. W celu ograniczenia emisji substancji uciążliwych zapachowo do atmosfery, wykorzystuje się różne techniki dezodoryzacji. Względnie niskie koszty eksploatacyjne, niewielka odpadowość oraz możliwość oczyszczania dużych objętości gazów, zawierających niewysokie stężenia związków zapachowych powodują, że zastosowanie metod biologicznych jest szczególnie...
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Procesor efektów dźwiękowych do gitary na urządzenia mobilne
PublikacjaW rozdziale przedstawiono sposób działania procesora efektów dźwiękowych do gitary, składającego się z układu elektronicznego i aplikacji pracującej w czasie rzeczywistym na urządzeniach mobilnych z systemem Android. W pierwszej części zaprezentowano układ (przejściówkę) w postaci przedwzmacniacza zasilanego z baterii, do którego podłącza się gitarę oraz urządzenie mobilne. W drugiej części referatu przedstawiono zaś proces przetwarzania...
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Procesor efektów dźwiękowych do gitary na urządzenia oparte na systemie Android
PublikacjaW artykule przedstawiono procesor efektów dźwiękowych do gitary, składający się z układu elektronicznego i aplikacji pracującej w czasie rzeczywistym na urządzeniach mobilnych z systemem Android. W pierwszej części referatu przedstawiono proces przetwarzania dźwięku w aplikacji oraz interfejs użytkownika. Interfejs użytkownika napisany został w języku Java, wspartym językiem znaczników XML, zaś przetwarzanie dźwięku, ze względu...
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MXene-based composites for capacitive deionization – The advantages, progress, and their role in desalination - A review
PublikacjaMXenes, a novel large family of 2D transition metal carbides, carbonitrides and nitrides are currently a “hot topic” in science due to their several fascinating physical and chemical properties. It follows from a rich diversity of their elemental compositions and chemical functionalities. MXenes can form composites with many substances, including polymers or metal oxides, which allows to effective “tune” MXene characteristics to...
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Antibacterial properties of laser-encapsulated titanium oxide nanotubes decorated with nanosilver and covered with chitosan/Eudragit polymers
PublikacjaTo provide antibacterial properties, the titanium samples were subjected to electrochemical oxidation in the fluoride-containing diethylene glycol-based electrolyte to create a titanium oxide nanotubular surface. Afterward, the surface was covered by sputtering with silver 5 nm film, and the tops of the nanotubes were capped using laser treatment, resulting in an appearance of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) of around 30 nm in diameter...
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Ionic liquid as morphology-directing agent of two-dimensional Bi2WO6: New insight into photocatalytic and antibacterial activity
PublikacjaAn efficient and durable utilization of light to drive photocatalytic reactions still requires the overcoming of barriers. Herein, two-dimensional (2D) ultrathin IL_Bi2WO6 (IL_BWO) photocatalysts were prepared for the first time via ionic liquid-assisted hydrothermal route by adjusting the amount of tetrabutylammonium chloride [TBA][Cl], synthesis temperature and duration. IL played the role of morphology-directing agent given...
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Synthesis and Characterization of Poly(zwitterionic) Structures for Energy Conversion and Storage
PublikacjaZwitterions are unique class of molecules that possess two functional groups bearing electric charges, one positive and second negative. This setup results in peculiar properties such as high water retention and anti-fouling capability. Therefore, zwitterionic coatings and gels are commonly applied in e.g. biosensing and bioelectronic devices. Despite those applications, there are other perspectives for zwitterionic materials....
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Preliminary Investigation on Rapid Potassium Efflux from Activated Sludge in Response to Use of Peroxyacetic Acid
PublikacjaPreliminary research on activated sludge potassium efflux (GGKE - glutathione-gated potassium efflux) as a result of peroxyacetic acid (PAA) dosing were performed. Similarily as in case of chlorine dosing the PAA dosing causes initiation of bacteria defense mechanisms, related to the transformations of glutathione tripeptide, resulting in the increase of potassium ions concentration in the activated sludge environment. In the range...
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Gold(III) complexes with chloride and cyanopyridines: Facilitated hydrolysis of nitrile ligand to amide and antibacterial activity
PublikacjaA range of novel simple gold(III) compounds has been synthesized in their monocrystalline form, including two previously unknown chloro-complexes of Au3+ with 2-cyanopyridine or 3-cyanopyridine, respectively. Our investigations have revealed the intricate nature of the reaction between 2-cyanopyridine and tetrachloroauric acid, yielding at least three distinct products. The main product, obtained in high yield, is a salt featuring...
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Oxolane Ammonium Salts (Muscarine-Like)—Synthesis and Microbiological Activity
PublikacjaCommercially available 2-deoxy-D-ribose was used to synthesize the appropriate oxolane derivative—(2R,3S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxolan-3-ol—by reduction and dehydration/cyclization in an acidic aqueous solution. Its monotosyl derivative, as a result of the quaternization reaction, allowed us to obtain eight new muscarine-type derivatives containing a quaternary nitrogen atom and a hydroxyl group linked to the oxolane ring. Their structure...
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Powering the Future by Iron Sulfide Type Material (FexSy) Based Electrochemical Materials for Water Splitting and Energy Storage Applications: A Review
PublikacjaWater electrolysis is among the recent alternatives for generating clean fuels (hydrogen). It is an efficient way to produce pure hydrogen at a rapid pace with no unwanted by-products. Effective and cheap water-splitting electrocatalysts with enhanced activity, specificity, and stability are currently widely studied. In this regard, noble metal-free transition metal-based catalysts are of high interest. Iron sulfide (FeS) is one...
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Innovative Gathering and Energy Management System Integrated within PV Module
PublikacjaThe dynamic development of battery technology and design based on the flow of lithium ions, mainly driven by the needs of the automotive industry leads to the Conclusion That they are becoming a more viable alternative to traditional lead-acid batteries. Their use is driven by the ability it quickly charge and discharge times higher durability, maintenance-free operation and much smaller dimensions as well as weight. The emergence...
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The effect of high pressure on formation of volatile amines in minced meat of cod (Gadus morhua)
PublikacjaThe effects of high pressure at subzero temperature (193 MPa, at −20 °C) on inactivation of natural microflora of cod meat and degradation of trimethylamine oxide (TMAO) to trimethylamine (TMA) during refrigerated storage and to dimethylamine (DMA) and formaldehyde (FA) during frozen storage were investigated. The content of TMA, DMA and FA in cod meat did not change immediately after pressure treatment. During 40 days of frozen...
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Clay-filled starch films. Part I: Effect of clay kind and glycerol concentration on functional properties of composites
PublikacjaThe aim of this work was to improve the mechanical and water barrier properties of composite filmsprepared from starch and clays, plasticized with glycerol at different concentrations. The effects ofhydrophilic Closite Naþand Nanomer PGV were compared with that exerted by organicallymodifiedmorehydrophobicNanofil2 and NanoBent ZR-1. The antimicrobial activity of compositescontaining hydrophobic clays was also investigated. The hydrophilic...
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Synthetic lipopeptides as potential topical therapeutics in wound and skin care: in vitro studies of permeation and skin cells behaviour
PublikacjaSeveral Gly-His-Lys analogues were obtained to investigate their antimicrobial properties. Three lipophilic analogues with the structure numbering 1b, 2b, 4b, exhibit significant effect against bacteria and were selected for in vitro evaluation of skin cells behaviour. In the present studies, an in vitro model of wound repair, proliferative cell staining, and tracking of living cells were used. Cell proliferation and cell migration,...
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A Comparison of the Efficiency of Deammonification under Different Aeration Strategies in a Laboratory-Scale Sequencing Batch Reactor
PublikacjaAn important source of nitrogen load entering the biological part of wastewater treatment plants (WWPTs) is derived from the anaerobic sludge digestion processes. Sludge digestion liquors constitute only 1-2% of the inflow to the plant, but the load of nitrogen directed with them to the main stream may be as high as 10-20% of the total nitrogen load. Therefore, numerous studies have focused on treatment of sludge digestion liquors...
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Toxicity and chemical analyses of airport runoff waters in Poland
PublikacjaThe aim of this study was to assess the ecotoxicological effects of various compounds in complex airport effluents using a chemical and ecotoxicological integrated strategy. The present work deals with the determination of sum of PCBs, PAHs, pesticides, cations, anions, phenols, anionic, cationic, non-ionic detergents, formaldehyde and metals – as well as TOC and conductivity – in runoff water samples collected from 2009 to 2011...
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Influence of Storage Time and Temperature on the Toxicity, Endocrine Potential, and Migration of Epoxy Resin Precursors in Extracts of Food Packaging Materials
PublikacjaThe aim of the present study was to establish a standard methodology for the extraction of epoxy resin precursors from several types of food packages (cans, multi-layered composite material, and cups) with selected simulation media (distilled water, 5% ethanol, 3% dimethyl sulfoxide, 5% acetic acid, artificial saliva) at different extraction times and temperatures (factors). Biological analyses were conducted to determine the acute...
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Photocatalytic and Antimicrobial Properties of Ag2O/TiO2 Heterojunction
PublikacjaAg2O/TiO2 heterojunctions were prepared by a simple method, i.e., the grinding of argentous oxide with six different titania photocatalysts. The physicochemical properties of the obtained photocatalysts were characterized by diffuse-reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) with an energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS). The photocatalytic activity was...
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Więcej niż MoS2: Badanie mechanizmów magazynowania ładunku z wykorzystaniem pomiarów ramanowskich in-situ w dichalkogenkach metali przejściowych jako materiałach anodowych do baterii sodowo-jonowych
ProjektyProjekt realizowany w Katedra Chemii i Technologii Materiałów Funkcjonalnych
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Jakość mikrobiologiczna wód powierzchniowych oraz wód podziemnych rozprowadzanych w sieci wodociągowej.
PublikacjaPrzeprowadzono mikrobiologiczne badania jakości wód wodociągowych z ujęcia powierzchniowego (A1) i ujęć podziemnych (B1, B2).Wody powierzchniowe poddawane są licznym procesom fizykochemicznym (ozonowaniu wstępnemu, koagulacji, filtracji na filtrach piaskowych, ozono-waniu pośredniemu oraz filtracji na filtrach węglowych). W pierwszym okresie przed podaniem do sieci wody były dezynfekowane przy użyciu chloru gazowe-go, a w drugim...
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Usefulness of PCR Melting Profile Method for Genotyping Analysis of Klebsiella oxytoca Isolates from Patients of a Single Hospital Unit
PublikacjaOpracowanie szybkich i prostych metod typowania jest wymagane w celu identyfikacji potencjalnych źródeł zakażenia ludzi drobnoustrojami oportunistycznymi. Klebsiella spp. należą do grupy bakterii oportunistycznych odpowiedzialnych za wzrost liczby wieloopornych zakażeń szpitalnych. Ostatnio pokazaliśmy wysoką różnorodność genetyczną K. oxytoca używając dużej kolekcji szczepów izolowanych przez 50 lat od pacjentów z kilku szpitali...
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Rozpoznawanie statycznych i dynamicznych gestów dłoni z zastosowaniem adaptacyjnego czujnika optycznego
PublikacjaBezdotykowe interfejsy urządzeń stacjonarnych oraz urządzeń mobilnych są ważne zwłaszcza w ochronie zdrowia (np. przeciwdziałanie roznoszeniu bakterii i wirusów, wsparcie chirurga w trakcie przeprowadzania operacji itp.). W ramach rozprawy doktorskiej zaprojektowano i wykonano oszczędny energetycznie czujnik gestów o budowie liniowej, złożony z fotodiod i diod LED, wraz z dedykowanym mu...
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Probiotic potential of Bacillus Isolates from Polish Bee Pollen and Bee Bread
PublikacjaThe main goal of this study was the evaluation of the probiotic potential of 10 Bacillus spp. strains isolated from 5 bee bread and 3 bee pollen samples. The antagonistic interaction with Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli was a primary criterion for the preliminary selection of the isolates. Three out of ten strains—PY2.3 (isolated from pollen), BP20.15 and BB10.1 (both isolated from bee bread)—were found to be possible...
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Crystal structures of the DsbG disulfide isomerase reveal an unstable disulfide
PublikacjaDsb proteins control the formation and rearrangement of disulfide bonds during the folding of secreted and membrane proteins in bacteria. DsbG, a member of this family, has disulfide bond isomerase and chaperone activity. Here, we present two crystal structures of DsbG at 1.7- and 2.0-Angstrom resolution that are meant to represent the reduced and oxidized forms, respectively. The oxidized structure, however, reveals a mixture...
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Surgical Site Infection after Breast Surgery: A Retrospective Analysis of 5-Year Postoperative Data from a Single Center in Poland
PublikacjaBackground and Objectives: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a significant complication of non-reconstructive and reconstructive breast surgery. This study aimed to assess SSI after breast surgery over five years in a single center in Poland. The microorganisms responsible for SSI and their antibiotic susceptibilities were determined. Materials and Methods: Data from 2129 patients acquired over five years postoperatively by the...
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Potential of Silver Nanoparticles in Overcoming the Intrinsic Resistance of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to Secondary Metabolites from Carnivorous Plants
PublikacjaCarnivorous plants are exemplary natural sources of secondary metabolites with biological activity. However, the therapeutic antimicrobial potential of these compounds is limited due to intrinsic resistance of selected bacterial pathogens, among which Pseudomonas aeruginosa represents an extreme example. The objective of the study was to overcome the intrinsic resistance of P. aeruginosa by combining silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)...
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Evaluation of antimicrobial activities of powdered cuttlebone against Klebsiella oxytoca, Staphylococcus aureus, and Aspergillus flavus
PublikacjaBackground: The presence of medicines in the environment is considered as a serious threat to the human health. The entrance of these substances into the water sources causes soil pollution, which eventually leads to the environmental pollution and it creates some problems for the public health. Also, increasing antibiotic resistant bacteria has attracted the attention of researchers to the use of natural resources such as marine...