Publications by authors named "A Farres"
Poly(lactic-acid) (PLA) is a biodegradable polymer widely used as a packaging material. Its monomer, lactic acid, and its derivatives have been used in the food, cosmetic, and chemical industries. The accumulation of PLA residues leads to the development of green degrading methodologies, such as enzymatic degradation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOne of the four cutinases encoded in the Aspergillus nidulans genome, ANCUT1, is described here. Culture conditions were evaluated, and it was found that this enzyme is produced only when cutin is present in the culture medium, unlike the previously described ANCUT2, with which it shares 62% amino acid identity. The differences between them include the fact that ANCUT1 is a smaller enzyme, with experimental molecular weight and pI values of 22 kDa and 6, respectively.
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- - Urogenital schistosomiasis is a common and significant parasitic disease in sub-Saharan Africa, influenced by socio-economic factors and community behaviors.
- - A study conducted in Cubal, Angola, with 250 participants, found that while 93.6% had some knowledge of schistosomiasis, many still held gaps in understanding symptoms and transmission, particularly among caregivers.
- - The research identified low awareness of symptoms and risky behaviors, like washing clothes in rivers, as key factors contributing to higher infection rates in pre-school children, highlighting the need for education and prevention strategies.
The strong environmental impact caused by plastic pollution has led research to address studies from different perspectives. The mathematical modeling of the biodegradation kinetics of solid materials is a major challenge since there are many influential variables in the process and there is interdependence of microorganisms with internal and external factors. In addition, as solid substrates that are highly hydrophobic, mass transfer limitations condition degradation rates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe gene encoding N-acetylmuramoyl-L-alanine amidase in Latilactobacillus sakei isolated from a fermented meat product was cloned in two forms: its complete sequence (AmiC) and a truncated sequence without one of its anchoring LysM domains (AmiLysM4). The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of LysM domain deletion on antibacterial activity as well the biochemical characterization of each recombinant protein. AmiC and AmiLysM4 were expressed in Escherichia coli BL21.
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