Methods for Preparing Bacillus anthracis Protective Antigen for Use in Vaccines
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nih.govPosted
Sun 31 Aug 2008 5:00pm
Description of Invention:
This invention relates to improved methods of preparing Bacillus anthracis protective antigen (PA) from a cell or organism, particularly a recombinant cell or microorganism, for use in vaccines. Production and purification methods of modified PA from a non-sporogenic strain of Bacillus anthracis are described. Specifically
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Improved Bacterial Host for Production of Anthrax Toxin Proteins and Vaccines: Bacillus anthracis BH450
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nih.govPosted
Sun 31 Aug 2008 5:00pm
Description of Invention:
Anthrax toxin has previously been made from various avirulent strains of Bacillus anthracis. The inventors have genetically engineered... engineering in Bacillus anthracis using Cre recombinase. Infect Immun. 2006 Jan;74(1):682-693. [ PubMed abs ]
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This technology is not patented. The strain
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gammaPGA Conjugates for Eliciting Immune Responses Directed Against Bacillus anthracis and Other Bacilli
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nih.govPosted
Sun 31 Aug 2008 5:00pm
Description of Invention:
This invention claims immunogenic conjugates of a poly-gamma-glutamic acid (gammaPGA) of B. anthracis, or of another bacillus... to the capsule of Bacillus anthracis: a potential addition to the anthrax vaccine. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2003 Jul 22;100(15):8945-8950. [ PubMed abs ]
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Recombinant Modified Bacillus anthracis Protective Antigen for Use in Vaccines
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nih.govPosted
Sun 31 Aug 2008 5:00pm
Description of Invention:
This invention relates to improved methods of preparing Bacillus anthracis protective antigen (PA) for use in vaccines. PA is a secreted... of Bacillus anthracis. In contrast to other previously described methods, greater quantities of PA are obtainable from these cells or microorganisms. Specifically, a scalable
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Monoclonal Antibodies That React With the Capsule of Bacillus anthracis
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nih.govPosted
Sun 30 Aug 2009 5:00pm
Description of Invention:
Bacillus anthracis is the causative agent of anthrax and is surrounded by a polypeptide capsule of poly-gamma-D-glutamic acid (gammaDPGA... phagocytosis and killing of encapsulated bacilli. These antibodies in combination with antibodies that neutralize the toxins of B. anthracis could provide enhanced protection
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Asthma and Probiotics
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Seth Roberts ..Posted
Tue 24 Aug 2010 12:00am
. Sporogenes/ bacillus coagulans . Voila, three days later I could really feel the difference during exercise. I continued that for 10 days. By the 10th day, I didn’t have to hit my inhaler at all during exercise. Wow!
First, I had to decide which probiotic did the trick. I didn’t want to spend a ton on that high dose probiotic, so I stuck with the BacillusRead on »
Natto – Fermented Soy Beans – Anti cancer superfood
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missjelebiPosted
Tue 13 Oct 2009 12:00am
Nattō (なっとう or 納豆) is a traditional Japanese food made from soybeans fermented with Bacillus subtilis. It is popular especially as a breakfast food. As a rich source of protein, nattō and the soybean paste miso formed a vital source of nutrition in feudal Japan. For some, nattō can be an acquired taste because of its powerful smell
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Do all Indian infertile women have TB ?
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Dr. Aniruddha M.Posted
Wed 16 Jun 2010 7:43am
) . In the past, the only test available for making a diagnosis of TB was by growing the TB bacillus in the laboratory; or by finding tubercles on histological examination. However, both... to the tubercle bacillus in the endometrial tissue would help to make a unequivocal diagnosis of TB infection. Unfortunately, this test has proven to be unreliable because it is too
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Store Digital data with live bacteria
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Albin P.Posted
Fri 12 Sep 2008 6:58pm
in the right conditions.
Japanese researchers have successfully stored messages in the DNA of bacteria. The hardiness of the hay bacillusbacteria ensures the digital data encoded... at a later date.
Each hay bacillusbacterium can store two megabits — the equivalent of 1.6 million Roman letters. The scientists can take out the microscopic implants in a laboratory
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Colitis And Probiotics News
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Michael TaskerPosted
Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:03pm
The probiotic, Bacillus polyfermenticus, can help mice recover from colitis, a new study has found. Mice treated with B. polyfermenticus during the non-inflammatory period of the disease had reduced rectal bleeding, their tissues were less inflamed and they gained more weight than mice that did not receive the treatment.
The study not only provided evidence
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