Abstract In this study, multifunctional stratified antibacterial and bioactive coatings were deposited characterised. Initially, PEEK/bioactive glass (BG)/ mesoporous nanoparticle (MBGN) layers with a thickness of 110–120 ?m on stainless steel substrates using electrophoretic deposition (EPD). Thin silver nanocluster-silica composite 70–155 nm then by radio frequency (RF) co-sputtering the prev...

The identification of target structures is a prerequisite for the development of new treatment options, like antibody based therapy, against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). In this study we identified immunodominant structures which were expressed in vivo during sepsis caused by MRSA. Using human sera we compared the immune response of humans with MRSA sepsis with the immune...

This research revalues broccoli stalk by-product as a novel fermented health food, using its autochthonous microbiota. Broccoli slices were packed into glass jars, brine was added (6% w/v), and two dressings studied: garlic, mustard seeds. No dressing used control. Natural fermentation carried out at 25 °C for 6 days followed by further storage 4 °C. The identification of individual glucosinola...

In Staphylococcus carnosus, the nreABC (for nitrogen regulation) genes were identified and shown to link the nitrate reductase operon (narGHJI) and the putative nitrate transporter gene narT. An nreABC deletion mutant, m1, was dramatically affected in nitrate and nitrite reduction and growth. Transcription of narT, narGHJI, and the nitrite reductase (nir) operon was severely reduced even when c...