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Assessing safety of Lactobacillus plantarum MTCC 5690 and Lactobacillus fermentum MTCC 5689 using in vitro approaches and an in vivo murine model. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2018; 101:1-11. [PMID: 30367905 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2018.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2018] [Revised: 10/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Lactobacilli have a long history of safe use in human nutrition, however, inclusion of any new strain, despite its safe usage evidence, warrants proper analysis of its safety and toxicity under the purview of existing regulations. In the present investigation, Lactobacillus plantarum MTCC 5690 and Lactobacillus fermentum MTCC 5689 were evaluated for their safety and toxicity using both in vitro and in vivo approaches. The in vitro assays included mucin degradation, hemolytic activity, biogenic amine production and platelet aggregation assay. The safety was also assessed using acute, subacute and subchronic assays, bacterial translocation studies, intravenous and intravenous administration and genotoxicity assay in murine model. The outcome of this toxicological safety assessment indicated that both the test strains lacked any harmful metabolic activity or any genotoxic effects. Furthermore, the results of oral toxicity studies in mice revealed that short term administration of high cell mass concentration of 1012 cfu/animal as well as long term feeding of the probiotic strains did not alter any hematological, general health parameters or cause any organ specific disorder. Based upon these scientific assessments and supported by long history of safe use, both MTCC 5690 and MTCC 5689 may be considered safe for human consumption.
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Selection of suitable reference genes for quantitative gene expression studies in milk somatic cells of lactating cows (Bos indicus). J Dairy Sci 2012; 95:2935-45. [PMID: 22612931 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2011-4442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2011] [Accepted: 01/16/2012] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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We assessed the suitability of 9 internal control genes (ICG) in milk somatic cells of lactating cows to find suitable reference genes for use in quantitative PCR (qPCR). Eighteen multiparous lactating Sahiwal cows were used, 6 in each of 3 lactation stages: early (25 ± 5 d in milk), mid (160 ± 15 d in milk), and late (275 ± 25 d in milk) lactation. Nine candidate reference genes [glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH), protein phosphatase 1 regulatory subunit 11 (PPP1R11), β-actin (ACTB), β-2 microglobulin (B2M), 40S ribosomal protein S15a (RPS15A), ubiquitously expressed transcript (UXT), mitochondrial GTPase 1 (MTG1), 18S rRNA (RN18S1), and ubiquitin (UBC)] were evaluated. Three genes, β-casein (CSN2), lactoferrin (LTF), and cathelicidin (CAMP) were chosen as target genes. Very high amplification was observed in 7 ICG and very low level amplification was observed in 2 ICG (UXT and MTG1). Thus, UXT and MTG1 were excluded from further analysis. The qPCR data were analyzed by 2 software packages, geNorm and NormFinder, to determine suitable reference genes, based on their stability and expression. Overall, PPP1R11, ACTB, UBC, and GAPDH were stably expressed among all candidate reference genes. Therefore, these genes could be used as ICG for normalization of qPCR data in milk somatic cells through lactation.
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Chymosin and other milk coagulants: sources and biotechnological interventions. Crit Rev Biotechnol 2010; 30:243-58. [DOI: 10.3109/07388551.2010.483459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Bovine chymosin, an aspartyl protease extracted from abomasum of suckling calves, is synthesized in vivo as preprochymosin and secreted as prochymosin which is autocatalytically activated to chymosin. Chymosin is bilobular, with Asp 32 and Asp 215 acting as the catalytic residues. Chymosin A and chymosin B have pH optima of 4.2 and 3.8, respectively, and act to initiate milk clotting by cleaving kappa-casein between Phe 105 and Met 106. The gene encoding chymosin has been cloned and expressed in suitable bacteria and yeast hosts under the control of lac, trp, trp-beta, gly A genes, and serine hydroxymethyl-transferase promoters. Protein engineering of chymosin has also been attempted. A number of companies are now producing recombinant chymosin for commercial use in cheese manufacture.
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NEED FOR PRECISE PROTOCOL IN MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING OF THE POST OPERATIVE SPINE. Med J Armed Forces India 2002; 58:9-12. [PMID: 27365651 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(02)80004-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Gadolinium enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the evaluation of the post operative lumbo-sacral spine is a sensitive and specific imaging technique. A need for establishing a specific protocol for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) for use in the service hospitals is highlighted for convenience of patient management and preservation of active manpower. The MR scan of 50 patients performed over a span of six months, who complained of persistent low backache even after surgery, were retrospectively analysed. The specificity of this series using MRI in indicating the exact cause of FBSS was clocked at only 30%. The conditions diagnosed were rectifiable. The balance of the patients who could not be offered any specific diagnosis towards the cause, were being managed conservatively / placed in low medical category for a considerable period. It was noted with concern that there was non prevalence of sequence like the fast spin echo with gadolinium enhancement as a routine.
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Purification and characterization of a bacteriocin-like compound (Lichenin) produced anaerobically by Bacillus licheniformis isolated from water buffalo. J Appl Microbiol 2001; 91:636-45. [PMID: 11576300 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2672.2001.01429.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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AIMS To characterize a bacteriocin-like factor from Bacillus licheniformis 26 L-10/3RA isolated from buffalo rumen. METHODS AND RESULTS The culture supernatant exhibited the antibacterial activity against a number of indicator organisms in a cut-well agar assay under anaerobic conditions. The inhibitory component was purified by following ammonium sulphate precipitation, gel filtration and ion exchange chromatography and confirmed to be a single peptide. A single band on tricine-sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis confirmed that the peptide was purified to homogeneity and having an estimated molecular mass of approximately 1400 dalton. Complete amino acid sequence of the peptide yielded 12 amino acids from the N-terminal end (ISLEICXIFHDN). No homology with previously reported bacteriocins was observed and has been designated as Lichenin. Lichenin was found to be hydrophobic, sensitive to atmospheric oxygen, retained biological activity even after boiling for 10 min and was active over a pH range of 4.0-9.0. CONCLUSIONS The Lichenin represents the first anaerobiosis specific expression of bacteriocin-like compound isolated from Bacillus licheniformis 26 L-10/3RA of buffalo rumen origin. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY Lichenin could be a potential candidate for manipulating the rumen function at molecular level intended for improving the productivity of the ruminant.
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Enumeration and Recovery of Bacterial Isolates from Ruminants Fed with Different Dietary Regimes and Their Antibacterial Activity. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2001. [DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2001.811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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SPHINCTER INVOLVEMENT IN LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION. Med J Armed Forces India 2000; 56:117-121. [PMID: 28790673 PMCID: PMC5531999 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(17)30125-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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A retrospective analysis of 30 operated cases of prolapsed lumbar disc with cauda equina syndrome was carried out. 27 were male and 3 were female. Age varied from 27 to 60 years. 10 were acute presentation and 20 had previous history of backache-sciatica syndrome. The most common sphincter dysfunction was urinary retention and other neurological findings, pointing to sphincter involvement were impairment of sensation in the perineum, lax anal sphincter and absent superficial anal reflex. The other motor or sensory deficit depended on level of disc herniation. The majority of our patients reached us between 7-14 days after onset of sphincter dysfunction. Emergency myelogram was the most common investigation done and L 4/5 was most common disc herniation. Emergency surgery was done in 24 cases and semi emergency in 6 cases. Patients were followed up and at 1 year follow-up 12 had recovered fully, 7 partially and in rest 11 patients there was no significant improvement in sphincter functions.
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IMPROVED PRESERVATION OF FACIAL NERVE IN TRANSTEMPORAL APPROACHES TO THE SKULL BASE. Med J Armed Forces India 2000; 56:13-16. [PMID: 28790635 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(17)30081-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Surgery of the skull base has evolved over the past 100 years. The importance of combined otorhinological and neurosurgical approach in the management of lesions of the skull base has been realised in recent years. Through this strategy, lesions which were once thought unresectable are being removed completely with reduction in mortality. However, the morbidity due to facial palsy in lateral skull base surgery is common. To avoid this, intraoperative facial nerve monitoring was introduced in the late 70's and has been refined to such a point that it is now possible to safely predict the recovery of the temporary facial paralysis after lateral skull base surgery. The present study which was carried out in the Armed Forces for the first time has evaluated this by comparing 5 patients who underwent this surgery without intraoperative facial nerve monitoring with 5 patients who were operated with intraoperative facial nerve monitoring. The results have proved the efficacy of this tool in reducing the severity and duration of facial palsy after this surgery.
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Vestibular Schwanomma with normal hearing. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1999; 51:71-6. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02997996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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PCR-based rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in blood from immunocompetent patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. J Clin Microbiol 1998; 36:3094-5. [PMID: 9738080 PMCID: PMC105124 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.36.10.3094-3095.1998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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A PCR test based on insertion sequence IS1081 was developed to detect Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex organisms in the peripheral blood. The method was applied to blood samples from immunocompetent individuals with localized pulmonary tuberculosis. Seven of 16 (43.75%) blood samples were found to be positive for the circulating DNA copies of M. tuberculosis complex.
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Spinal epidural tuberculoma simulating prolapsed intervertebral lumber disc. Neurol India 1998; 46:152-155. [PMID: 29508808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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50 year old man presented with right sciatica syndrome of 10 months duration. Clinically and radiologically he seemed to have prolapse of intervertebral disc at L5 - S1. At surgery a well demarcated greyish yellow mas sticking to S1 root and adjacemt dura was found. Histology confirmed it to be tuberculoma. Patient was put on anti-tubercular chemotherapy and made good recovery.
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Cerebello-pontine angle choroid plexus papilloma. Neurol India 1998; 46:66-68. [PMID: 29504598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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A 23 years male presented with clinical and rardiological features of right CP angle papillary tumour. Histopathology confirmed it to he choroid plexus papilloma, which is a rare CP angle tumour.
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RARE PRESENTATION OF A CASE OF GANGLIONEUROMA (A Case Report). Med J Armed Forces India 1998; 54:82-84. [PMID: 28775428 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(17)30425-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Molds constitute a very important contaminating flora of dairy products. Contamination with undesirable molds has been a serious and frequently disturbing problem in the dairy industry that results in huge losses due to spoilage of cheese and other fermented foods incriminated by a variety of mycoflora such as Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, Rhizopus, and Mucor. The considerable drop in pH caused by the growth of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in fermented milk makes such foods a breeding ground for the highly opportunistic fungi to proliferate and thrive, spoiling the products and effecting cost and its commensurate accessories. The major antimicrobial substances isolated from the LAB are found effective against bacteria only and their inhibition toward the growth of contaminating bacteria has been explored in detail. However, studies on the fungistatic properties of LAB are relatively rare. This article reviews the investigative studies on the antifungal aspects of different lactic acid bacteria and the prospects of this exceptional trait as a potential food biopreservative.
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Six of the 2100 colonies of lactic acid bacteria isolated from 4 month old Cheddar cheese and raw buffalo milk showed antifungal activity against Aspergillus flavus IARI when tested by the well agar diffusion assay on Potato Dextrose Agar containing 0.1% Triton X-100. Out of these, the most promising isolate having a broad spectrum of antifungal activity including Aspergillus flavus IARI, A. flavus NCIM 555, A. parasiticus NCIM 898 and Fusarium spp. was identified as Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis CHD-28.3. Among the mold cultures used as indicator strains, the most sensitive towards antifungal substance produced by the test culture was A. flavus IARI. The cell-free supernatant of the test culture in Elliker's broth adjusted to pH 6.8 produced an inhibition zone of 15-19 mm against A. flavus IARI, A. flavus NCIM555 and A. parasiticus NCIM898. The isolate when grown at 30 degrees C for 48 h in Elliker's broth showed optimum antifungal activity. When the supernatant was neutralized to pH 7.0 or 7.5, there was little reduction in activity. However, after enzymatic treatment of supernatant with chymotrypsin, trypsin and pronase E, the antifungal activity disappeared which indicated the proteinaceous nature of the antifungal substance.
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa CTM-3 was found to be the most potentially enterotoxigenic strain out of the 12 isolates recovered from milk, as a high fluid length ratio, i.e. F/L (1.1) in rabbit gut and a strong permeability response in rabbit skin (38.5 mm2 necrotic zone) was obtained with this culture. No clear-cut relationship between the two tests was observed. Six of the ethidium bromide (300 micrograms/ml) cured variants of this culture completely lost their ability to produce enterotoxin indicating the possible involvement of a plasmid in enterotoxin synthesis. The crude enterotoxin from P. aeruginosa CTM-3 was completely inactivated in 15 s at 72 degrees C. However, it was fairly stable at pH values in the range 4.5-7.5. Both pepsin and trypsin inactivated the enterotoxin activity at a concentration of 40 micrograms/ml. Organic acids, formalin and hydrogen peroxide had no significant effect on the enterotoxin activity. The need for further investigations with purified preparations is emphasized.
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Variation in the behaviour of enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus after heat stress in milk. THE JOURNAL OF APPLIED BACTERIOLOGY 1989; 66:27-35. [PMID: 2498281 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.1989.tb02450.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The survival of several strains of Staphylococcus aureus after heat stress in different menstrua was not logarithmic and F-values were determined to express their resistance to heat. Of the strains tested, Staph. aureus 234 (enterotoxin B) was the most heat resistant and Staph. aureus 790 (enterotoxin E) was the most heat sensitive. Buffalo milk gave the best protection to all the strains of Staph. aureus against heat, followed by cow's milk; phosphate-buffered saline gave the least protection. Soyabean casein digest agar gave maximum recovery of survivors followed by brain heart infusion and Baird-Parker medium. At 50 degrees C there was no marked variation in coagulase production by the surviving strains but at 55 and 62.5 degrees C there was complete loss of coagulase activity. There was a decreased deoxyribonuclease (DNase) production by all the strains of Staph. aureus after heat stress. Heat-treatment at 55 and 62.5 degrees C resulted in loss of enterotoxin production by all the survivors except S6 and 234, the surviving cells of which still produced enterotoxin B after heat treatment at 55 degrees C. Most of the survivors regained lost characteristics such as coagulase, DNase and enterotoxin production after four to five passages through BHI which suggests that subculture of Staph. aureus recovered from heat-processed milk is necessary to avoid false results.
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One hundred and fifty enterococcal isolates recovered from 16 market samples of infant foods and 35 from other sources were characterized and subjected to enterocin typing with 18 indicator strains. Among 150 enterococcal isolates, 114 (76%) were able to be typed by the indicator strains. Although 24 enterocin patterns were observed with these enterococci, the most prevalent types were X-9, 224, and 65-603. Occurrence of pattern X-9 either singly or in combination with many other types was most frequent. Many of the enterocin patterns in enterococcal isolates were recovered from samples of dairy water supply and hand washings of personnel working in a dairy plant that manufactured infant food; this suggests the possibility of these as sources of contamination. Enterocin typing of enterococci could prove useful in epidemiological studies.
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Toxigenic Bacillus cereus var. fluorescens in human milk. J Dairy Sci 1984; 67:513-7. [PMID: 6425376 DOI: 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(84)81333-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Human milk with high bacterial load of B. cereus var. fluorescens is reported. The organism was identified by morphological, cultural, and biochemical characteristics. Lecithinase and haemolysin were produced in rabbit and bovine blood. The toxigenic nature of the organism was confirmed by production of necrosis on rabbit skin and fluid accumulation in rabbit ileal loop. An antibiotic resistogram also has been included.
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Phospholipids and electrolyte changes during experimentally induced diarrhoea in ligated intestinal loops of rabbit. Indian J Med Res 1982; 76:241-50. [PMID: 6757123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Characterization of Deoxyribonuclease-Positive Enterococci Isolated from Milk and Milk Products. J Food Prot 1982; 45:348-352. [PMID: 30866332 DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x-45.4.348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Five hundred and ten isolates of enterococci recovered from milk and milk products were screened for deoxyribonuclease (DNase) production. Of the 166 (32.5%) DNase-positive cultures, 29 (5.7%) produced thermonuclease that resisted boiling for 15 min. Although the incidence of thermolabile DNase-positive enterococci was 50.5% in Cheddar cheese, the majority of thermonuclease-producing enterococci was recovered from dried milks and infant foods. On the basis of biochemical, physiological and serological tests, all DNase-producing enterococci were characterized as S. faecalis var. faecalis (21), S. faecalis var. zymogenes (9), S. faecalis var. liquefaciens (90), S. faecium (23) and S. durans (16). The predominant thermonuclease-positive type was S. faecalis var. faecalis followed by S. faecalis var. zymogenes . Six strains of enterococci were found to be toxigenic when tested in ligated rabbit ileal loops, infant mice and rabbit skin.
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Mucor racemosus isolated from butter exhibited maximum lipase production at 22 C in 3 days at pH 5.0, when grown as a static culture. Supplementation of the medium with glucose and lactose at 1% level resulted in maximum (18.0 μmoles FFA) and minimum (10.5 μmoles FFA) enzyme production. Of the five different nitrogen sources tested, peptone at the 2% level supported highest production of lipase. Calcium, potassium and sodium citrate (0.1 %), when incorporated in the medium, stimulated production of enzyme to the extent of 80, 60 and 47%, respectively.
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A study was conducted on the requirement of lipids for growth and lipase production by Rhizopus stolonifer . Growth and lipase production were suppressed by incorporation of lipids, namely olive oil, butter oil, tributyrin, tricaproin and tripropionin, into the growth medium.
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A total of 308 raw milk samples, 209 from an organized farm and 99 from a market source, were examined for the presence of mycobacteria. Mycobacteria were recovered from 4.3% of the farm samples and from 5.1% of the market samples. The isolated cultures identified on the basis of morphological and physiological characteristics and virulence included Mycobacterium tuberculosis (bovine and human strains), M. phlei , M. kansasii , M. fortuitum , M. aquae and M. intracellulare . The significance of presence of even a few virulent strains of mycobacteria in raw milk is discussed.
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Ten samples of baby foods comprising seven brands of infant milk foods and three brands of milk-cereal weaning foods were examined for incidence of different types of microorganisms. One brand of infant milk food with 91 × 102 organisms also exhibited the maximum number of staphylococci and some of these were coagulase positive. Some staphylococcal isolates showed thermostable deoxyribonuclease (DNase) activity and also produced enterotoxins A or B. One sample of weaning food showed high counts of Bacillus cereus . In one of the reconstituted baby food samples when held at ambient temp. (37.5 C), the Staphylococcus aureus and B. cereus counts increased 10-fold in 3 h.
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Growth & deoxyribonuclease production by enterogenic Staphylococcus aureus-S6 in milk & broth. INDIAN JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY 1980; 18:369-72. [PMID: 7399605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Forty kulfi samples collected from local push-cart vendors and restaurants were screened for thermonuclease and staphylococcal enterotoxins. Viable staphylococcal counts were also determined in these samples. Thermonuclease was detected in four kulfi samples. The incidence was, however, more (15%) in samples from push-cart vendors as compared to those from restaurants (5%). Enterotoxins were also detected in thermonuclease-positive samples. The incidence of enterotoxins A and B was 10%. Enterotoxins C and D were not detected in the samples. Of 81 isolates of staphylococci obtained from kulfi samples, seven exhibited thermonuclease, coagulase and enterotoxin production. Ten percent of thermonuclease-positive isolates came from kulfi samples collected from push-cart vendors as compared to 6.5% from restaurant samples. The incidence of enterotoxin A producing staphylococci was 8% and 3.2% in samples from push-cart vendors and restaurants, respectively. One of the coagulase-positive isolates from restaurant samples failed to produce either thermonuclease or enterotoxins.
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The thermostable deoxyribonuclease (DNase) test as a rapid screening method for the detection of staphylococcal enterotoxin in milk and milk products. Microbiol Immunol 1978; 22:437-41. [PMID: 568708 DOI: 10.1111/j.1348-0421.1978.tb00389.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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