Autoinduction as Means for Optimization of the Heterologous Expression of Recombinant Single-Chain Fv (scFv) Antibodies.

The monoclonal antibodies and the recombinant antibody fragments are widely used in the biotechnology studies and in medicine as a powerful therapeutic and diagnostic tool. The most commonly used recombinant antibody fragments are single-chain fragment variable (scFv) because of their small size and minimal immunogenicity while still retaining high-affinity antigen binding. A wide range of expression systems such as bacterial and eukaryotic cell systems enable the sufficient production of scFv antibodies.

Functional Characterization of the Photosynthetic Machinery in Galls on the Parasitic Plant by JIP-Test.

Members of the genus are generally considered to be non-photosynthetic, stem-holoparasitic flowering plants. Under certain circumstances, at least some members of the genus are capable of limited photosynthesis. The galls of the weevils formed on are particularly rich in chlorophylls compared to the stem of the parasitic plant.

Salinity Effect on Germination and Further Development of Parasitic spp. and Related Non-Parasitic Vines.

Plants are continuously subjected to the unfavorable impact of abiotic stress factors, of which soil salinity is among the most adverse. Although away from direct soil contact throughout most of their lifecycle, stem parasitic plants of the genus , family Convolvulaceae are also affected by salinity. The present study aimed to assess salt stress impact on germination and early establishment of three species, in comparison to related nonparasitic vines of the same family.