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Zinc oxide nanoparticles reduce biofilm formation, synergize antibiotics action and attenuate Staphylococcus aureus virulence in host; an important message to clinicians
BACKGROUND: Biofilm-related infections are difficult to be treated because of higher resistance to antimicrobial agents. Current study aims to characterize …
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Neutralization of the Staphylococcus aureus Panton-Valentine leukocidin by African and Caucasian sera
Abstract Background The prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus isolates carrying the Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) gene is higher in Africa (≈50%) compared …
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Aspergillus flavus YRB2 from Thymelaea hirsuta (L.) Endl., a non-aflatoxigenic endophyte with ability to overexpress defense-related genes against Fusarium root rot of maize
Fusarium root rot, caused by Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc., represents one of the most damaging diseases of maize affecting plant …
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Assessment of probiotic and technological properties of Bacillus spp. isolated from Burkinabe Soumbala
BACKGROUND: Soumbala is a highly loved alkaline traditional fermented food condiment in Burkina Faso. It harbors various microbiota dominated by …
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Fungal diversity in the gut microbiome of young South African children
BACKGROUND: The fungal microbiome, or mycobiome, is a poorly described component of the gut ecosystem and little is known about …
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Production and optimization of bioplastic (Polyhydroxybutyrate) from Bacillus cereus strain SH-02 using response surface methodology
Abstract Background Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a biopolymer formed by some microbes in response to excess carbon sources or essential nutrient …
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Real-time PCR using atpE, conventional PCR targeting different regions of difference, and flow cytometry for confirmation of Mycobacterium bovis in buffaloes and cattle from the Delta area of Egypt
Abstract Background Mycobacterium bovis notoriously causes detrimental infections in bovines and humans. In this study, 1500 buffaloes and 2200 cattle …
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Isolation of nematophagous fungi from soil samples collected from three different agro-ecologies of Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Several species of nematophagous fungi exist in nature that can capture and kill nematodes as natural predators of soil-dwelling …
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Identification of non-Saccharomyces yeast strains isolated from local traditional sorghum beer produced in Abidjan district (Côte d’Ivoire) and their ability to carry out alcoholic fermentation
Studies on yeasts involved in traditional sorghum beer fermentation in several African countries revealed the presence of two groups: Saccharomyces …
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Isolation, discrimination, and molecular detection of Listeria species from slaughtered cattle in Namwala District, Zambia
BACKGROUND: The food industry is increasingly becoming more scrutinized, given the frequency and intensity with which zoonotic diseases are being …
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Correction: Celastrol mitigates staphyloxanthin biosynthesis and biofilm formation in Staphylococcus aureus via targeting key regulators of virulence; in vitro and in vivo approach
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Localization of EccA3 at the growing pole in Mycobacterium smegmatis
Abstract Background Bacteria require specialized secretion systems for the export of molecules into the extracellular space to modify their environment …
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Bacterial community and chemical profiles of oil-polluted sites in selected cities of Uganda: potential for developing a bacterial-based product for remediation of oil-polluted sites
BACKGROUND: Oil spills are ranked among the greatest global challenges to humanity. In Uganda, owing to the forthcoming full-scale production …
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Isolation and characterization of pectinase-producing bacteria (Serratia marcescens) from avocado peel waste for juice clarification
BACKGROUND: Bacterial pectinase is an enzyme that could be employed in numerous sectors to break down pectin polysaccharide compounds. The …
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(GTG)5-PCR fingerprinting of multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli bacteria isolates from hospital in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Abstract Background Escherichia coli (E. coli) is the most common bacterial species implicated in various types of infections including septicemia, …
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Optimization of melanin pigment production from the halotolerant black yeast Hortaea werneckii AS1 isolated from solar salter in Alexandria
Abstract Background Melanins are one of the magnificent natural pigments synthesized by a wide range of microorganisms including different species …
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Celastrol mitigates staphyloxanthin biosynthesis and biofilm formation in Staphylococcus aureus via targeting key regulators of virulence; in vitro and in vivo approach
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of human infections. The spread of antibiotic-resistant staphylococci has driven the search for …
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Potential use of beneficial fungal microorganisms and C-phycocyanin extract for enhancing seed germination, seedling growth and biochemical traits of Solanum lycopersicum L.
BACKGROUND: Biopriming as a new technique of seed treatment involves the application of beneficial microorganisms on the seed surface to …
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The gut bacterial microbiome of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) from lakes across an altitudinal gradient
BACKGROUND: Microorganisms inhabiting the gut play a significant role in supporting fundamental physiological processes of the host, which contributes to …
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Isolation, molecular detection and antimicrobial susceptibility profile of Salmonella from raw cow milk collected from dairy farms and households in southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Salmonella is one of the foodborne pathogens affecting public health around the globe. A cross-sectional bacteriological study was conducted …