Benzalkonium Chloride Induces a VBNC State in .

The objective of our study was to investigate the effects of benzalkonium chloride (BC) adaptation of on the susceptibility to antimicrobial agents and on the viable but non culturable (VBNC) state of the bacterial cells. We adapted SLCC2540 to BC by applying BC below minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) to above minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC). The culturable fractions and the susceptibility of adapted and parental cells to BC were assessed.

Procedures for Analysis of Dried Plasma Using Microsampling Devices to Detect Sulfur Mustard-Albumin Adducts for Verification of Poisoning.

Incorporation of the chemical warfare agent sulfur mustard (SM) produces a covalent adduct with human serum albumin (HSA) representing an established plasma biomarker of poisoning. Bioanalytical verification requires both plasma generation from whole blood and shipping to specialized laboratories following strict guidelines for complex packaging. These needs often push the infrastructural boundary in crisis regions and war zones.