Preparation, characterization and stability studies of cross-linked α-amylase aggregates (CLAAs) for continuous liquefaction of starch.

In current study, α-amylase of fungal origin was immobilized using cross-linking strategy. The influence of precipitant (ammonium sulphate) and cross-linker (glutaraldehyde) concentration revealed that 60% (w/v) precipitant and 1.5% (v/v) cross-linker saturation was required to attain optimum activity.

Peritonitis from : An emerging pathogen.

can be misidentified as , due to similar biochemical properties. Automated identification systems and mass spectrometry play a very critical role in isolating atypical organisms like . General guidelines recommend treating peritonitis for 3 weeks without removal of peritoneal dialysis catheter.