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TS2CG as a Membrane Builder Open
Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations excel at capturing biological processes at the molecular scale but rely on a well-defined initial structure. As MD simulations now extend to whole-cell-level modeling, new tools are needed to efficiently…
View article: Association of β-casein gene polymorphism with milk production characteristics in Holstein cows
Association of β-casein gene polymorphism with milk production characteristics in Holstein cows Open
The aim of this study was to analyze the association between the β-CN CSN2 gene polymorphism, energy, enzymatic, and nitrogenous metabolites, and production, composition (fat, protein, lactose, total solids, nonfat solids), and SCC in the …
TS2CG as a membrane builder Open
Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations excel at capturing biological processes at the molecular scale but rely on a well-defined initial structure. As MD simulations now extend to whole-cell-level modeling, new tools are needed to efficiently…
View article: Gene Detection and Enzymatic Activity of Psychrotrophic Bacillus cereus s.s. Isolated from Milking Environments, Dairies, Milk, and Dairy Products
Gene Detection and Enzymatic Activity of Psychrotrophic Bacillus cereus s.s. Isolated from Milking Environments, Dairies, Milk, and Dairy Products Open
Bacillus cereus is a spore-forming, Gram-positive bacterium that causes foodborne illness and dairy spoilage. This study analyzed B. cereus s.s. isolates from milking environments, raw milk, and dairy products to assess their genotypic and…
HIGH MOLECULAR MASS ANTIGENIC COMPONENTS OF PARACOCCIDIOIDES BRASILIENSIS: PARTIAL CHARACTERIZATION AND IMPLICATIONS IN THE TH1 RESPONSE Open
Paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) is a chronic infection caused by the fungi Paracoccidioides brasiliensis or P. lutzii, whose host defense is mediated by Th1 lymphocytes. This study aimed to purify and evaluate the effect of high molecular mas…
View article: MONITORING OF QUALITATIVE PROFILE OF BUFFALO MILK IN BRAZIL
MONITORING OF QUALITATIVE PROFILE OF BUFFALO MILK IN BRAZIL Open
The production and consumption of buffalo milk have reached great nutritional importance and economic relevance in Brazil, which makes monitoring the quality of the raw material an essential aspect of this production. Nonetheless, little h…
View article: Difficulties in Establishing the Adverse Effects of β-Casomorphin-7 Released from β-Casein Variants—A Review
Difficulties in Establishing the Adverse Effects of β-Casomorphin-7 Released from β-Casein Variants—A Review Open
β-Casomorphin-7 (BCM-7) is a peptide released through the proteolysis of β-casein (β-CN), which is considered a bioactive peptide displaying evidence of promoting the binding and activation of the μ-opioid receptor located in various body …
View article: Effect of Different Immersion Tank Water Temperatures on the Microbiological Quality of Rabbit Carcasses
Effect of Different Immersion Tank Water Temperatures on the Microbiological Quality of Rabbit Carcasses Open
The pre-chilling of rabbit carcasses in an immersion tank directly interferes with microbial control. Therefore, this study was developed to examine the influence of different pre-chill tank water temperatures (4, 7, and 10 °C) on the micr…
Inclusion of Sunflower Oil, Organic Selenium, and Vitamin E on Milk Production and Composition, and Blood Parameters of Lactating Cows Open
Aiming to improve milk quality and animal health, the effects of the inclusion of sunflower oil with added organic selenium (Se) and vitamin E in the diets of lactating cows were evaluated. Twenty-four multiparous lactating Jersey cows wer…
View article: Effect of cow’s milk with different PUFA n-6: n-3 ratios on performance, serum lipid profile, and blood parameters of grower gilts
Effect of cow’s milk with different PUFA n-6: n-3 ratios on performance, serum lipid profile, and blood parameters of grower gilts Open
The concern with human health has increased the interest in producing foods enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), directly or naturally, by inclusion in the animals’ diet. The positive effects such as antithrombotic, anti-infla…
Antimicrobial activity of essential oils against Pasteurella spp. isolated from the oral cavity of domestic cats Open
Pasteurella spp. have been identified predominantly in the oral microbiota of domestic cats. However, Pasteurella spp. was significantly more prevalent in cats with inflammatory oral disease; and consequently, it was considered as part of …
View article: Effect of cow’s milk with different PUFA n-6: n-3 ratios on performance, serum lipid profile, and blood parameters of grower gilts
Effect of cow’s milk with different PUFA n-6: n-3 ratios on performance, serum lipid profile, and blood parameters of grower gilts Open
The concern with human health has increased the interest in producing foods enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), directly or naturally by inclusion in the animals’ diet. The positive effects such as antithrombotic, anti-inflam…
MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF WHOLE MILK AND DAIRY DRINK PROCESSED BY UHT (ULTRA-HIGH TEMPERATURE) DURING ITS SHELF LIFE Open
UHT milk and dairy drinks are submitted to the same heat treatment, but they are different products, since the addition of up to 50% of whey is allowed in dairy drinks. The aim of this study was to evaluate the microbiological characterist…
Unsatisfactory microbiological aspects of UHT goat milk, soymilk and dairy beverage of goat milk and soy protein: A public health issue Open
Spore forming bacteria can play an important role in food quality and safety as spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms due to resistance to heat-treatment. However, there are limited number of studies focused on evaluate the microbiologica…
Effect of Castor and Cashew Nut Shell Oils, Selenium and Vitamin E as Antioxidants on the Health and Meat Stability of Lambs Fed a High-Concentrate Diet Open
Functional oils are known for their compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, and are used in ruminant nutrition as alternatives to chemicals in order to improve performance. This study aimed to compare th…
View article: Agricultural intensification and the evolution of host specialism in the enteric pathogen <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i>
Agricultural intensification and the evolution of host specialism in the enteric pathogen <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> Open
Modern agriculture has dramatically changed the distribution of animal species on Earth. Changes to host ecology have a major impact on the microbiota, potentially increasing the risk of zoonotic pathogens being transmitted to humans, but …
Unsatisfactory microbiological aspects of UHT goat milk, soymilk and dairy beverage of goat milk and soy protein: A public health issue Open
Spore forming bacteria can play an important role in food quality and safety as spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms due to resistance to heat-treatment. However, there are limited number of studies focused on evaluate the microbiologica…
Additional file 2 of First isolation and whole-genome sequencing of a Shewanella algae strain from a swine farm in Brazil Open
Additional file 2. Virulence factors genes of the isolate A3/19. The list of 11 virulence genes are provided in this file with all the important information related to them.
Unsatisfactory microbiological aspects of UHT goat milk, soymilk and dairy beverage of goat milk and soy protein: A public health issue Open
Spore forming bacteria can play an important role in food quality and safety as spoilage and pathogenic microorganisms due to resistance to heat-treatment. However, there are limited number of studies focused on evaluate the microbiologica…
Additional file 1 of First isolation and whole-genome sequencing of a Shewanella algae strain from a swine farm in Brazil Open
Additional file 1. Antimicrobial resistance genes of the isolate A3/19. The list of 26 resistance genes are provided in this file with all the important information related to them.
View article: Domestication of Campylobacter jejuni NCTC 11168
Domestication of Campylobacter jejuni NCTC 11168 Open
Reference and type strains of well-known bacteria have been a cornerstone of microbiology research for decades. The sharing of well-characterized isolates among laboratories has run in parallel with research efforts and enhanced the reprod…
View article: Domestication of <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> NCTC 11168
Domestication of <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> NCTC 11168 Open
Reference and type strains of well-known bacteria have been a cornerstone of microbiology research for decades. The sharing of well-characterised isolates among laboratories has parallelised research efforts and enhanced the reproducibilit…
View article: Efficiency of Different Disinfectants on Bacillus cereus Sensu Stricto Biofilms on Stainless-Steel Surfaces in Contact With Milk
Efficiency of Different Disinfectants on Bacillus cereus Sensu Stricto Biofilms on Stainless-Steel Surfaces in Contact With Milk Open
The species of the Bacillus cereus group have the ability to adhere to and form biofilms on solid surfaces, including stainless steel, a material widely used in food industries. Biofilms allow for recontamination during food processing, an…
View article: Bacillus cereus group: genetic aspects related to food safety and dairy processing
Bacillus cereus group: genetic aspects related to food safety and dairy processing Open
Bacillus cereus group includes not pathogenic and high pathogenic species. They are considered as a risk to public health due to foodborne diseases and as an important cause of economic losses to industries due to production of spoilage en…