Microbial Genetics
Update of microbial genome programs for bacteria and archaea
Authors: Patricia Borges Santos Celestino, Lydston Rodrigues de Carvalho,Leandro Martins de Freitas, Fernanda Alves Dorella, Natalia Flor�ªncio Martins, Luiz Gustavo Carvalho Pacheco, Anderson Miyoshi and Vasco Azevedo
Since the Haemophilus influenzae genome sequence was completed in 1995, 172 other prokaryotic genomes have been completely sequenced, while 508 projects are underway. Besides pathogens, organisms important in several other fields, such as biotechnology and bioremediation, have also been sequenced. Institutions choose the organ.. Read More»
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Pro domain peptide of HGCP-Iv cysteine proteinase inhibits nematode cysteine proteinases
Authors: Francine B. Silva, Jo�£o A.N. Batista, Brener M. Marra,Rodrigo R. Fragoso, Ana Carolina S. Monteiro, Edson L.Z. Figueira, and Maria F�¡tima Grossi-de-S�¡
Cysteine proteinases (CPs) are synthesized as zymogens and converted to mature proteinase forms by proteolytic cleavage and release of their pro domain peptides. A cDNA encoding a papain-like CP, called hgcp-Iv, was isolated from a Heterodera glycines J2 cDNA library, expressed and utilized to assess the ability of its propept.. Read More»
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The potential of virus-induced gene silencing for speeding up functional characterization of plant genes
Authors: Vagner A. Benedito, Peter B. Visser, Gerco C. Angenent and Frans A. Krens
Virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) has been shown to be of great potential in plant reverse genetics. Advantages of VIGS over other approaches, such as T-DNA or transposon tagging, include the circumvention of plant transformation, methodological simplicity and robustness, and speedy results. These features make VIGS an attra.. Read More»
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Comparative cytogenetic studies of Curimatidae (Pisces, Characiformes) from the middle Paran�¡ River (Argentina)
Authors: M.S. Brassesco, M.C. Pastori, H.A. Roncati and A.S. Fenocchio
Almost all species of the Curimatidae family have a stable karyotype, with a diploid number of 54 metacentric (M) and submetacentric (SM) chromosomes, and one sole nucleolus organizer pair. This family has considerable specific diversity in Argentinean fluvial basins; however, no cytogenetic data are available. Eight species f.. Read More»
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Genetic organization and expression of citrate permease in lactic acid bacteria
Authors: Djamel Drider, Sadjia Bekal and Herve Prevost
Citrate is present in many natural substrates, such as milk, vegetables and fruits, and its metabolism by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) plays an important role in food fermentation. The industrial importance of LAB stems mainly from their ability to convert carbohydrates into lactic acid and, in some species, like Lactococcus lac.. Read More»
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Genome of Chromobacterium violaceum - Special Session
Authors: Ana Tereza Ribeiro de Vasconcelos, Guest Editor and Project Coordinator
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Identification of Chromobacterium violaceum genes with potential biotechnological application in environmental detoxification
Authors: Marta S.P. Carepo, Juliana S. Nina de Azevedo, Jorge I.R. Porto, Alexandra R. Bentes-Sousa, Jacqueline da Silva Batista, Artur L.C. da Silva, Maria P.C. Schneider
Chromobacterium violaceum is a Gram-negative bacterium found in a wide variety of tropical and subtropical ecosystems. The complete genome sequence of C. violaceum ATCC 12472 is now available, and it has considerable biotechnological potential for various applications, such as environmental detoxification, as well as medical a.. Read More»
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DNA repair in Chromobacterium violaceum
Authors: FÃ?¡bio Teixeira Duarte, FabÃ?Âola Marques de Carvalho, Uaska Bezerra e Silva, KÃ?¡tia Castanho Scortecci, Carlos Alfredo Galindo Blaha, Lucymara Fassarella Agnez-Lima, Silvia Regina, Batistuzzo de Medeiros
Chromobacterium violaceum is a Gram-negative β-proteobacterium that inhabits a variety of ecosystems in tropical and subtropical regions, including the water and banks of the Negro River in the Brazilian Amazon. This bacterium has been the subject of extensive study over the last three decades, due to its biotechnological.. Read More»
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Energetic metabolism of Chromobacterium violaceum
Authors: T�¢nia B. Creczynski-Pasa, Regina V. Ant�´nio
Chromobacterium violaceum is a free-living microorganism, normally exposed to diverse environmental conditions; it has a versatile energy-generating metabolism. This bacterium is capable of exploiting a wide range of energy resources by using appropriate oxidases and reductases. This allows C. violaceum to live in both aerobic.. Read More»
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Chromobacterium violaceum genome: molecular mechanisms associated with pathogenicity
Authors: Cristiana F. Alves de Brito, ClÃ?¡udia M. B. Carvalho, FabrÃ?Âcio R. Santos, Ricardo T. Gazzinelli, Sergio C. Oliveira, Vasco Azevedo, Santuza M.R. Teixeira
Chromobacterium violaceum is a versatile, Gram-negative β-protebacterium that grows in a variety of ecosystems in tropical and subtropical areas, such as the water and borders of the Negro River, in the Amazon region of Brazil. Although it is a saprophyte and is generally considered non-pathogenic, sporadic cases of human.. Read More»
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