In Aotearoa New Zealand, urinary tract infections in humans are commonly caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing . This group of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are often multidrug resistant. However, there is limited information on ESBL-producing found in the environment and their link with human clinical isolates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe growing energy demands have led to an increased attention towards the development of efficient energy storage devices. In this direction, aqueous rechargeable batteries have attracted considerable attention due to their affordability, environmental friendliness and quite importantly, safety. In the present studies, a two-dimensional copolymer of benzoquinone and pyrrole that is insoluble in aqueous solutions is explored as an electrode for aqueous, rechargeable divalent ion storage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigated the diversity of thermophilic Campylobacter species isolated from three New Zealand freshwater catchments affected by pastoral and urban activities. Utilising matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation-time of flight and whole genome sequence analysis, the study identified Campylobacter jejuni (n = 46, 46.0%), C.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study is focused on the isolation and identification of new therapeutic candidates from Chrysanthellum americanum Vatke., and their efficacy against pteridine reductase-1 (PTR1), a valid chemotherapeutic target in the Leishmania parasite. Henceforth, a new compound, chrysanamerine (1), along with 7 known compounds, polyacetylene 2, and flavonoids 3-8, were isolated from C.
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