An optical density cut-off (ODc) value was recognized as three standard deviations above the average of negative control optical density. The isolates were divided into four groups according to their OD results, including non-biofilm producer (OD ≤ ODc), weak biofilm producer (ODc < ...
The main purpose of using disinfectants in the hospital environment is to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections. Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) causes lysis and increases susceptibility to antimicrobial agents in the planktonic form of bacteria. This substance affects the permeability of ...
Along with other phagocytes, they form the initial line of defence by releasing proinflammatory cytokines, which contribute to the activation of the innate immune system and subsequent T- and B-cell responses [2]. Macrophages can be polarized to acquire different phenotypes based on various stimuli...
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of polyamines commences with the conversion of L-ornithine into putrescine via the action of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC). Subsequently, the addition of an aminopropyl group, which is contributed by dcAdoMet, results in the formation of spermidine and spermine. In the process of polyamine ...
of 0.4 ml/h and 5 ml/h, respectively. The internal solution was fragmented into droplets by the external phase due to shear stress from both liquid phases and then directed into a collection device. Subsequently, the droplets were cross-linked under ultraviolet light to form solid PPD-Lipo@...
Air pollution can increase the risk of stroke and stroke mortality [95,96,97]. Air pollution is divided into gaseous pollution and particulate pollution according to the form, and the representatives of gaseous pollutants are sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ozone [98]. The...
Thus, traditionally, Oman relied on expatriate dentists to form its dental workforce, together with a minority of overseas-qualified Omanis. With new policy encouraging the participation of the private sector in higher education, and the determination of its founding figures, Oman Dental College (...
Instead, we shall only consider the role of antizyme (Az) in the regulation of ornithine decarboxylase (L-ornithine carboxylyase, EC 4.1.1.17, ODC), its involvement in the bacterial two-component signal transduction system AtoS-AtoC [16], as well as its implication in other significant ...
After LcS is ingested by the host, it is incorporated into M cells in Peyer’s patches and digested to form active components. In Peyer’s patches, macrophages or dendritic cells [DCs], after phagocytosing LcS, become able to produce several cytokines, especially TNF-α. Then, the ...