The multifarious, multireplicon Burkholderia cepacia complex
Abstract The Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) is a collection of genetically distinct but
phenotypically similar bacteria that are divided into at least nine species. Bcc bacteria are …
phenotypically similar bacteria that are divided into at least nine species. Bcc bacteria are …
The contribution of melanin to microbial pathogenesis
Melanins are enigmatic pigments that are produced by a wide variety of microorganisms
including several species of pathogenic bacteria, fungi and helminthes. The study of …
including several species of pathogenic bacteria, fungi and helminthes. The study of …
Melanogenesis and associated cytotoxic reactions: applications to insect innate immunity
Insects transmit the causative agents for such debilitating diseases as malaria, lymphatic
filariases, slee** sickness, Chagas' disease, leishmaniasis, river blindness, Dengue, and …
filariases, slee** sickness, Chagas' disease, leishmaniasis, river blindness, Dengue, and …
Natural melanin: current trends, and future approaches, with especial reference to microbial source
Melanin is a universal natural dark polymeric pigment, arising in microorganisms, animals,
and plants. There is a couple of pieces of literature on melanin, each focusing on a different …
and plants. There is a couple of pieces of literature on melanin, each focusing on a different …
Color me bad: microbial pigments as virulence factors
A hallmark feature of several pathogenic microbes is the distinctive color of their colonies
when propagated in the clinical laboratory. Such pigmentation comes in a variety of hues …
when propagated in the clinical laboratory. Such pigmentation comes in a variety of hues …
[PDF][PDF] Melanin synthesis in microorganisms-biotechnological and medical aspects
Melanins form a diverse group of pigments synthesized in living organisms in the course of
hydroxylation and polymerization of organic compounds. Melanin production is observed in …
hydroxylation and polymerization of organic compounds. Melanin production is observed in …
Melanin and virulence in Cryptococcus neoformans
Melanin synthesis has been associated with virulence for the human pathogenic fungus
Cryptococcus neoformans. Recent evidence indicates that C. neoformans cells synthesize …
Cryptococcus neoformans. Recent evidence indicates that C. neoformans cells synthesize …
Depression and sexual dysfunction
Adequate sexual expression is an essential part of many human relationships, and may
enhance quality of life and provide a sense of physical, psychological and social well-being …
enhance quality of life and provide a sense of physical, psychological and social well-being …
Sword and shield: linked group B streptococcal β-hemolysin/cytolysin and carotenoid pigment function to subvert host phagocyte defense
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a major cause of pneumonia, bacteremia, and meningitis in
neonates and has been found to persist inside host phagocytic cells. The pore-forming GBS …
neonates and has been found to persist inside host phagocytic cells. The pore-forming GBS …
[كتاب][B] Molecular detection of human bacterial pathogens
D Liu - 2011 - books.google.com
As more original molecular protocols and subsequent modifications are described in the
literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …
literature, it has become difficult for those not directly involved in the development of these …