OXA β-lactamases from spp. are membrane bound and secreted into outer membrane vesicles.

β-lactamases from Gram-negative bacteria are generally regarded as soluble, periplasmic enzymes. NDMs have been exceptionally characterized as lipoproteins anchored to the outer membrane. A bioinformatics study on all sequenced β-lactamases was performed that revealed a predominance of putative lipidated enzymes in the Class D OXAs.

OXA β-lactamases from spp. are membrane-bound and secreted into outer membrane vesicles.

β-lactamases from Gram-negative bacteria are generally regarded as soluble, periplasmic enzymes. NDMs have been exceptionally characterized as lipoproteins anchored to the outer membrane. A bioinformatics study on all sequenced β-lactamases was performed that revealed a predominance of putative lipidated enzymes in the class D OXAs.

Reduction of hyperglycemia in STZ-induced diabetic mice by prophylactic treatment with heat-killed : possible effects on glucose utilization, mitochondrial uncoupling, and oxidative stress in liver and skeletal muscle.

Background: In addition to conventional treatment and modifications in physical activity and diet, alternative strategies have been investigated to manage, prevent, or delay diabetes in humans. In this regard, one strategy has relied on the immunomodulatory properties of mycobacteria, whereby Bacillus Calmette-Guerin, an attenuated live strain of , has been shown to improve glycemic control in patients with diabetes and to alleviate hyperglycemia in selected murine models of diabetes. A novel heat-killed (HK) whole-cell preparation of () is currently under development as a potential food supplement; nevertheless, its potential bioactivity remains largely unknown.

The effect of fresh and used ankle taping on lower limb biomechanics in sports specific movements.

Objectives: We aimed to investigate the effects of ankle taping on lower extremity biomechanics related to injury development and how these effects change after sports-specific use.

Design: Randomized, repeated measures design with three conditions: Barefoot, tape applied fresh, and tape after sports-specific use (between-subject factor: sex).

Methods: Twenty-five healthy participants (ten female) performed sports-specific movements, including running, drop jumping, and 180° change of direction, under the three conditions.