Essays about: "antibacterial assays"
Found 3 essays containing the words antibacterial assays.
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1. Cytokine capture with beads in cytotoxicity assays in microwells
University essay from KTH/Tillämpad fysikAbstract : Cytokines are small, secreted proteins that are important for cell signalling in theimmune system. Interferon gamma (IFN-γ) is one of the most potent cytokines thatnatural killer (NK) cells of the innate immune system secrete with both antiviral,antibacterial, and antitumoral activity. READ MORE
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2. Functional analysis of effectors from Blumeria graminis and their effect on the plant microbiome
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant PathologyAbstract : With an expected population of 10 billion by the next century, agricultural production has to increase at the same pace to match such demand. One of the main obstacles to achieving this are the pathogenic microorganisms that reduce food quality and yields every year. READ MORE
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3. Recombinant spider silk with antimicrobial properties
University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi; Tekniska högskolanAbstract : Immobilizing antimicrobial substances onto biocompatible materials is an important approach for the design of novel, functionalized medical devices. By choosing antimicrobial substances from innate immune systems, the risk for development of resistance in pathogenic microbes is lower than if conventional antibiotics are used. READ MORE
