Lysozymes are hydrolytic enzymes characterized by their ability to cleave the β-(1, 4)-
glycosidic bonds in peptidoglycan, a major structural component of the bacterial cell wall …

Lysozyme is a cornerstone of innate immunity. The canonical mechanism for bacterial killing
by lysozyme occurs through the hydrolysis of cell wall peptidoglycan (PG). Conventional …

The cell wall (CW) of bacteria is an intricate arrangement of macromolecules, at least
constituted of peptidoglycan (PG) but also of (lipo) teichoic acids, various polysaccharides …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

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The ocean contamination caused by micro-and nano-sized plastics is a matter of increasing
concern regarding their potential effects on marine organisms. This study compared the …

Neisseria gonorrhoeae (also known as gonococcus) has been causing gonorrhoea in
humans since ancient Egyptian times. Today, global gonorrhoea infections are rising at an …

The spread of bacterial strains resistant to commonly used antibiotics urges the
development of novel antibacterial compounds. Ideally, these novel antimicrobials should …

In the present work, two different proteomic platforms, gel-based and gel-free, were used to
map the matrix and outer membrane vesicle exoproteomes of Pseudomonas aeruginosa …

The calcitic avian eggshell provides physical protection for the embryo during its
development, but also regulates water and gaseous exchange, and is a calcium source for …