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Biodiversity and biological applications of marine actinomycetes—Abu-Qir Bay, Mediterranean Sea, Egypt
The ability of actinomycetes to produce bioactive secondary metabolites makes them one of the most important prokaryotes. Marine actinomycetes are …
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Nutrigenomics and microbiome shaping the future of personalized medicine: a review article
The relationship between nutrition and genes has long been hinted at and sometimes plainly associated with certain diseases. Now, after …
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Mycosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using marine fungi and their antimicrobial activity against pathogenic microorganisms
OBJECTIVES: At the present time, there is a persistent need to get rid of environmental contaminants by eco-friendly, sustainable, and …
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Genome-wide in silico characterization, validation, and cross-species transferability of microsatellite markers in Mallard and Muscovy ducks
BACKGROUND: Microsatellites are important markers for livestock including ducks. The development of microsatellites is expensive and labor-intensive. Meanwhile, the in …
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Polymorphism and mutational diversity of virulence (vcgCPI/vcgCPE) and resistance determinants (aac(3)-IIa, (aacC2, strA, Sul 1, and 11) among human pathogenic Vibrio species recovered from surface waters in South-Western districts of Uganda
BACKGROUND: Vibrio species are among the autochthonous bacterial populations found in surface waters and associated with various life-threatening extraintestinal diseases, …
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Comprehensive analysis of soybean cultivars’ response to SMV infection: genotypic association, molecular characterization, and defense gene expressions
BACKGROUND: Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) is a devastating disease that threatens soybean plants worldwide. The different soybean genotypes displayed different …
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Exploring virus presence in field-collected potato leaf samples using RNA sequencing
BACKGROUND: The quick and accurate identification of viruses is essential for plant disease management. Next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology may allow …
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Challenges of bacteriophages application in controlling bacterial plant diseases and how to overcome them
Due to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in agricultural sector, controlling bacterial plant diseases using antibiotics has become challenging. Researchers …
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles derived from lemon and pomegranate peel extracts to combat multidrug-resistant bacterial isolates
BACKGROUND: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria are acknowledged as one of the main factors contributing to chronic illnesses and fatalities globally. Numerous …
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Surface grafting of polymeric catheters and stents to prevent biofilm formation of pathogenic bacteria
BACKGROUND: Tecothane (medical grade of polyurethane) is strongly involved in the fabrication of metallic and polymeric-based medical devices (e.g., catheters …
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The association of IL-17A rs2275913 single nucleotide polymorphism with anti-tuberculous drug resistance in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
BACKGROUND: Drug-resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) is a global health burden with high morbidity and mortality in developing countries including Egypt. The …
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Use of ISSR markers to assess the genetic diversity of an endemic plant of Morocco (Euphorbia resinifera O. Berg)
BACKGROUND: Euphorbia resinifera is a melliferous, medicinal, and endemic plant to Morocco. Nevertheless, its ecological and genetic diversity still unknown. …
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Bio-diagnostic performances of microRNAs set related to DNA damage response pathway among hepatitis C virus-associated hepatocellular carcinoma patients
BACKGROUND: Up to date, a well-defined microRNAs (miRNAs) profile involved in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) pathogenesis remains indecisive. Thus, employing miRNAs …
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Recognition of 7 genes signature (Cirrhosis Risk Score) in the diagnosed non-responders to DAAs therapy by intra-PBMCs nested HCV RNA PCR
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Predictors of chronic HCV response to oral antiviral therapy (OAT) are related to host genetic variations. Single …
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Characterization of biologically active exopolysaccharide produced by Streptomyces sp. NRCG4 and its anti-Alzheimer efficacy: in-vitro targets
Exopolysaccharides are extremely powerful molecules with a wide range of uses in pharmaceuticals due to their structural and compositional complexity. …
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Potential role of PIM1 inhibition in the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection
BACKGROUND: SARS-CoV-2 infection involves disturbing multiple molecular pathways related to immunity and cellular functions. PIM1 is a serine/threonine-protein kinase found …
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16S rRNA gene sequencing and MALDI TOF mass spectroscopy identification of Leuconostoc mesenteroides isolated from Algerian raw camel milk
BACKGROUND: Eighty-three strains of Leuconostoc mesenteroides were isolated from Algerian raw camel milk. Based on morphological, biochemical, and physiological characters …
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The catalytic and kinetic characterization of Bacillus subtilis MK775302 milk clotting enzyme: comparison with calf rennet as a coagulant in white soft cheese manufacture
BACKGROUND: Calf rennet is considered the traditional source of milk clotting enzyme (MCE). However, increasing cheese consumption with decreasing the …
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Development of an in vitro regeneration system from immature inflorescences and CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene editing in sudangrass
BACKGROUND: Sudangrass (Sorghum sudanense) is a major biomass producer for livestock feed and biofuel in many countries. It has a …
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Optimization of amylase production by the biological control agent Bacillus halotolerans RFP74 using response surface methodology
BACKGROUND: Over the years, excessive use of chemical pesticides to control plant pathogens has caused environmental problems. Therefore, biological solutions …