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Exopolysaccharides (EPS) are high molecular weight biopolymers produced by a wide range of microorganisms, including lactic acid bacteria (LAB). These polymers can be secreted to the external environment (slime EPS) or a...

Bordetella bronchiseptica encodes and expresses a flagellar apparatus. In contrast, Bordetella pertussis, the causative agent of whooping cough, has historically been described as a nonmotile and nonflagellated organism....

This study was planned to investigate the possible role of endogenous nitric oxide (NO) in acute hypotension during hemodialysis. Twenty-seven patients who had normal blood pressure before hemodialysis(HD) were included ...

Purple carrots (Daucus carota ssp. sativus var. atrorubens Alef.) accumulate anthocyanins in their roots, petioles and other plant parts. These flavonoid pigments represent an excellent dietary source of antioxidant and ...

The kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis var chinensis cv. Hayward), a climacteric fruit, can be harvested at physiological maturity and maintain its quality for up to six months at cold storage. The length of the storage peri...

Survival of transplant recipients strongly depends on the success of the immunosuppressive regimen. Many immunosuppressive drugs such as calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) and purine biosynthesis inhibitors (mycophenolic acid...

Lipid metabolism disorder results in progression of chronic renal disease. Statins inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, that catalyzes the rate-limiting step in cholesterol biosynthesis and statins also decrease clinical risks rel...

Metabolism of Rhodococcus has evolved for adapting to a wide range of nutritional conditions. This adaptation often involves the flexibility of the central metabolism, which usually provides energy and precursors for bio...