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View article: New generation probiotics: combining probiotic and biotechnological potential of Kluyveromyces marxianus
New generation probiotics: combining probiotic and biotechnological potential of Kluyveromyces marxianus Open
Kluyveromyces marxianus has high biotechnological potential, particularly because it can utilize a wide range of substrates and grow faster than other yeasts. It has also attracted interest as a prospective probiotic; however, this applica…
View article: Morphological and Chemical Changes in the Hemolymph of the Wax Moth Galleria mellonella Infected by the Entomopathogenic Fungus Conidiobolus coronatus
Morphological and Chemical Changes in the Hemolymph of the Wax Moth Galleria mellonella Infected by the Entomopathogenic Fungus Conidiobolus coronatus Open
Hemolymph enables communication between organs in insects and ensures necessary coordination and homeostasis. Its composition can provide important information about the physiological state of an insect and can have diagnostic significance…
View article: The multifunctional role of IFN-γ in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) immunocompetent cells
The multifunctional role of IFN-γ in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) immunocompetent cells Open
Cytokines are highly conserved between mammals and insects. The present study examines the multiple effects of interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) application on the immunological defence mechanisms of Galleria mellonella larvae, invertebrates which …
View article: Effect of Benzyl Alcohol on Main Defense System Components of Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera)
Effect of Benzyl Alcohol on Main Defense System Components of Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) Open
Benzyl alcohol (E1519) is an aromatic alcohol used in the pharmaceutical and food industry. It is used to protect food products against microorganisms during storage, as a flavoring in the production of chocolate and confectionery products…
View article: The effect of infection with the entomopathogenic fungus Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomopthorales) on eighteen cytokine-like proteins in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) larvae
The effect of infection with the entomopathogenic fungus Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomopthorales) on eighteen cytokine-like proteins in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) larvae Open
Background In response to the replace mammal research models with insects in preliminary immunological studies, interest has grown in invertebrate defense systems. The immunological response is regulated by cytokines; however, while their …
View article: Consumption of polypropylene caused some ultrastructural and physiological changes in some tissues of <i>Galleria mellonella</i> (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae
Consumption of polypropylene caused some ultrastructural and physiological changes in some tissues of <i>Galleria mellonella</i> (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae Open
G. mellonella is a promising species for use in the biodegradation of plastics. It is easy to breed and has high resistance to diverse climatic conditions, which is particularly valuable when considering its potential application in the de…
View article: The Entomopathogenic Fungus Conidiobolus coronatus Has Similar Effects on the Cuticular Free Fatty Acid Profile of Sensitive and Resistant Insects
The Entomopathogenic Fungus Conidiobolus coronatus Has Similar Effects on the Cuticular Free Fatty Acid Profile of Sensitive and Resistant Insects Open
The mechanisms underlying the recognition of a susceptible host by a fungus and the role of cuticular compounds (CCs) in this process remain unclear; however, accumulated data suggest that this is influenced to a great degree by cuticular …
View article: Changes in histamine, HSF1, Cysteinyl leukotriene, TLR1 and TLR2 in <i>Galleria mellonella</i> hemolymph after <i>Conidiobolus coronatus</i> infection
Changes in histamine, HSF1, Cysteinyl leukotriene, TLR1 and TLR2 in <i>Galleria mellonella</i> hemolymph after <i>Conidiobolus coronatus</i> infection Open
Non-mammal models are gaining popularity due to their ease of maintenance, low cost and lack of ethical restrictions. As some processes taking place in insect hemocytes are mirrored in human immunocytes, many immunological studies are now …
View article: Minerals and their role in the optimal functioning of the immune system – literature review
Minerals and their role in the optimal functioning of the immune system – literature review Open
An adequate supply of minerals in the diet is crucial for the proper functioning of the immune system. This applies to both the mechanisms of innate and adaptive immunity, and in particular, the pro- and anti-inflammatory balance of the bo…
View article: The Changes in Mitochondrial Morphology and Physiology Accompanying Apoptosis in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) Immunocompetent Cells during Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomophthorales) Infection
The Changes in Mitochondrial Morphology and Physiology Accompanying Apoptosis in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) Immunocompetent Cells during Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomophthorales) Infection Open
Mitochondria have been shown to play an important role in apoptosis using mammalian cell lines. However, their role in insects is not fully understood; thus, more indepth studies of insect cell apoptosis are necessary. The present study in…
View article: Lipids as a key element of insect defense systems
Lipids as a key element of insect defense systems Open
The relationship between insect pathogenic fungi and their insect hosts is a classic example of a co-evolutionary arms race between pathogen and target host: parasites evolve towards mechanisms that increase their advantage over the host, …
View article: Consumption of polypropylene by Galleria mellonella (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Pyralidae) larvae did not cause degenerative changes in internal organs
Consumption of polypropylene by Galleria mellonella (Insecta, Lepidoptera, Pyralidae) larvae did not cause degenerative changes in internal organs Open
G. mellonella is a promising species for use in the biodegradation of plastics. It is easy to breed and has high resistance to diverse climatic conditions, which is particularly valuable when considering its potential application in the de…
View article: Candida albicans in oral cavity
Candida albicans in oral cavity Open
Candida albicans is a fungus that often colonizes the human body as a commensal without causing any symptoms. Several C. albicans virulence factors have been described in the literature, of which the best known are adhesion to host mucosa …
View article: The Changes in Mitochondrial Morphology and Physiology Accompanying Apoptosis in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) Immunocompetent Cells during Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomophthorales) Infection
The Changes in Mitochondrial Morphology and Physiology Accompanying Apoptosis in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) Immunocompetent Cells during Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomophthorales) Infection Open
The raw data in published manuscript https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241210169
View article: The Changes in Mitochondrial Morphology and Physiology Accompanying Apoptosis in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) Immunocompetent Cells during Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomophthorales) Infection
The Changes in Mitochondrial Morphology and Physiology Accompanying Apoptosis in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) Immunocompetent Cells during Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomophthorales) Infection Open
The raw data in published manuscript https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241210169
View article: A comprehensive analysis of chemical and biological pollutants (natural and anthropogenic origin) of soil and dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) samples
A comprehensive analysis of chemical and biological pollutants (natural and anthropogenic origin) of soil and dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) samples Open
A range of analytical methods (GC-MS, LC-MS, voltammetry, microbiological and microscopic techniques, PCR) was used to assay a range of potential chemical and biological contaminants in soil and dandelion samples. The results provide the f…
View article: Morphofunctional characterization of hemocytes in black soldier fly larvae
Morphofunctional characterization of hemocytes in black soldier fly larvae Open
In insects, the cell‐mediated immune response involves an active role of hemocytes in phagocytosis, nodulation, and encapsulation. Although these processes have been well documented in multiple species belonging to different insect orders,…
View article: Intracellular cytokine detection based on flow cytometry in hemocytes from Galleria mellonella larvae: A new protocol
Intracellular cytokine detection based on flow cytometry in hemocytes from Galleria mellonella larvae: A new protocol Open
Invertebrates are becoming increasingly popular models for research on the immune system. The innate immunity possessed by insects shows both structural and functional similarity to the resistance displayed by mammals, and many processes o…
View article: Insect cuticular compounds affect Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomopthorales) sporulation and the activity of enzymes involved in fungal infection
Insect cuticular compounds affect Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomopthorales) sporulation and the activity of enzymes involved in fungal infection Open
Mycoses are a global problem that affects humans and animals. In the present study, the entomopathogenic soil fungus Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomophthorales), infecting in tropics also humans, sheep and horses, was cultivated with the add…
View article: Phytochemical screening and effect of Viscum album L. on monoamine oxidase A and B activity and serotonin, dopamine and serotonin receptor 5-HTR1A levels in Galleria mellonealla (Lepidoptera)
Phytochemical screening and effect of Viscum album L. on monoamine oxidase A and B activity and serotonin, dopamine and serotonin receptor 5-HTR1A levels in Galleria mellonealla (Lepidoptera) Open
A key novel finding was that the aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts from Viscum album L. inhibited monoamine oxidase activity and increased the levels of serotonin and serotonin receptor 5-HTR1A in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) larvae…
View article: Octanoic Acid—An Insecticidal Metabolite of Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomopthorales) That Affects Two Majors Antifungal Protection Systems in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera): Cuticular Lipids and Hemocytes
Octanoic Acid—An Insecticidal Metabolite of Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomopthorales) That Affects Two Majors Antifungal Protection Systems in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera): Cuticular Lipids and Hemocytes Open
The food flavour additive octanoic acid (C8:0) is also a metabolite of the entomopathogenic fungus Conidiobolus coronatus, which efficiently infects and rapidly kills Galleria mellonella. GC-MS analysis confirmed the presence of C8:0 in in…
View article: Octanoic Acid—An Insecticidal Metabolite of Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomopthorales) That Affects Two Majors Antifungal Protection Systems in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera): Cuticular Lipids and Hemocytes
Octanoic Acid—An Insecticidal Metabolite of Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomopthorales) That Affects Two Majors Antifungal Protection Systems in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera): Cuticular Lipids and Hemocytes Open
The raw data required for manuscript https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23095204.
View article: Octanoic Acid—An Insecticidal Metabolite of Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomopthorales) That Affects Two Majors Antifungal Protection Systems in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera): Cuticular Lipids and Hemocytes
Octanoic Acid—An Insecticidal Metabolite of Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomopthorales) That Affects Two Majors Antifungal Protection Systems in Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera): Cuticular Lipids and Hemocytes Open
The raw data required for manuscript https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23095204.
View article: Intracellular cytokine detection based on flow cytometry in hemocytes from Galleria mellonella larvae v1
Intracellular cytokine detection based on flow cytometry in hemocytes from Galleria mellonella larvae v1 Open
Invertebrates are becoming increasingly popular models for research on the immune system. The innate immunity possessed by insects shows both structural and functional similarity to the resistance displayed by mammals, and many processes o…
View article: Infection of Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) Larvae With the Entomopathogenic Fungus Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomophthorales) Induces Apoptosis of Hemocytes and Affects the Concentration of Eicosanoids in the Hemolymph
Infection of Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera) Larvae With the Entomopathogenic Fungus Conidiobolus coronatus (Entomophthorales) Induces Apoptosis of Hemocytes and Affects the Concentration of Eicosanoids in the Hemolymph Open
Apoptosis and autophagy, the mechanisms of programmed cell death, play critical roles in physiological and pathological processes in both vertebrates and invertebrates. Apoptosis is also known to play an important role in the immune respon…
View article: The type of blood used to feed Aedes aegypti females affects their cuticular and internal free fatty acid (FFA) profiles
The type of blood used to feed Aedes aegypti females affects their cuticular and internal free fatty acid (FFA) profiles Open
Aedes aegypti , the primary vector of various arthropod-borne viral (arboviral) diseases such as dengue and Zika, is a popular laboratory model in vector biology. However, its maintenance in laboratory conditions is difficult, mostly becau…
View article: In vitro screening of 65 mycotoxins for insecticidal potential
In vitro screening of 65 mycotoxins for insecticidal potential Open
The economic losses and threats to human and animal health caused by insects and the pathogens transmitted by them require effective and environmentally-friendly methods of controlling them. One such group of natural biocontrol agents whic…