Detection and distribution of anti-leptospiral antibody among dogs and their handlers.

The incidence of leptospirosis seems to be on the rise and could be an alarming indirect indication of a global re-emergence. It is a potential public health threat when dogs are speculated to be involved in the transmission of leptospirosis through possible subclinical harbouring of Leptospira spp. and subsequent shedding into the environment.

Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations studies on β-glucosidase and xylanase to predict degradation order of cellulosic components in oil palm leaves for nanocellulose preparation.

Literature has shown that oil palm leaves (OPL) can be transformed into nanocellulose (NC) by fungal lignocellulosic enzymes, particularly those produced by the species. However, mechanism of β-glucosidase and xylanase selectivity to degrade lignin, hemicellulose and cellulose in OPL for NC production remains relatively vague. The study aimed to comprehend this aspect by an approach of molecular docking, molecular dynamics (MD) simulation and Molecular-mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann surface area (MM-PBSA) analysis, to compare interactions between the β-glucosidase- and xylanase from UC1 in complex with each substrate.

Substrate docking and molecular dynamic simulation for prediction of fungal enzymes from species-assisted extraction of nanocellulose from oil palm leaves.

Fungi of the species are valued industrial enzymes in support of the 'zero-waste' technology to convert agro-industrial biomass into valuable products, i.e. nanocellulose (NC).

Serological Detection of Anti-Leptospira Antibodies in Shelter Cats in Malaysia.

Leptospirosis is one of the most widespread zoonotic diseases and despite extensive research, there is still a paucity of information regarding this disease in cats. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of leptospirosis among the shelter cat population in Malaysia and to determine the most common infective Leptospira serogroups among them. Blood samples were collected from a total of 110 cats from 4 different shelters.