Browsing by Department "Medical Microbiology"
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A method for identifying proteins involved in heat shock protein secretion in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(Texas Tech University, 2001-12)Yeasts have made a massive contribution to our lives in a variety of ways. They have been used for brewing, baking, pharmaceuticals and other industrial processes for a number of reasons. They possess relatively simple ... -
Alteration of immune responses by cocaine: Cytokines and reactive nitrogen intermediates
(Texas Tech University, 1998-08)In recent years cocaine abuse has reached epidemic proportions. The use of cocaine, like many other drugs of abuse, has been shown to have immunomodulatory consequences. However, the effects of cocaine on the immune system ... -
Analysis of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa exotoxin A regulatory gene, ptxS
(Texas Tech University, 2000-05)Exotoxin A production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a complex, highly regulated process which includes both environmental and genetic factors. Several genes have been identified which increase the expression of exotoxin A, ... -
Association of germfree mice with human intestinal flora
(Texas Tech University, 1994-08)Microorganisms that inhabit the internal and external surfaces of a healthy host are called the normal or indigenous flora. Human body surfaces that are populated by indigenous flora include the skin, mouth, nose, throat, ... -
Characterization of allergic effects induced by a Penicillium chrysogenum conidia-asssociated allergen in a murine model
(Texas Tech University, 2002-05)Sick building syndrome (SBS) and allergic asthma have been dramatically increasing since the 1970s in developed nations. SBS describes various symptoms resulting from indoor air quality (lAQ) problems, including allergic ... -
Characterization of an ORF in a novel orientation in Escherichia coli
(Texas Tech University, 2003-12)Evidence has been presented in the literature that demonstrates the expendable nature of the C-terminal region for the proper functioning of TolC in the bacterial cell. Recent sequencing of various microbial genomes ... -
Characterization of immunoglobulin and non-immunoglobulin components of human milk which block binding of C. difficile toxin A to intestinal receptors
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Colonization resistance mechanisms by normal intestinal flora against Shigella sonnei and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in mice
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Detection of airborne trichothecene mycotoxins from Stachybotrys chartarum and their relationship to sick building syndrome
(Texas Tech University, 2004-12)The growth and propagation of fungi in water-damaged builduigs has long been recognized as a potential health risk to occupants of such environments. Reported symptoms from inhabitants of these "sick" buildings range from ... -
Differential effects of calcium on the metabolism of Duchenne muscular dystrophy fibroblasts in vitro
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Inhibition of C. difficile toxin a receptor binding by cow's milk, cow's formula, and soy formula
(Texas Tech University, 1996-12)Not Available. -
Isolation and characterization of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa gene, ptxR, which positively regulates exotoxin A production
(Texas Tech University, 1997-05)Production of exotoxin A, the most toxic of the virulence factors produced by the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is a complicated, highly regulated process involving several genes. In this study, we describe ... -
New selenium antimicrobials and material coating against bacteria and bacterial biofilms
(Texas Tech University, 2008-05)This Dissertation discusses the development of covalent selenium containing antimicrobials which targets a bacterium and the development of a cellulose bandage material that contains selenium and blocks biofilm formation. ... -
Production and characterization of bovine interferons
(Texas Tech University, 1979-08)Not available -
Substitution of flagellin with hen's egg lysozyme t-cell epitopes
(1996-08)Vaccines have long been one of the most effective ways in dealing with infectious diseases. Since the time of Edward Jenner, vaccines have saved countless lives and dollars. Although present day vaccines have been ...