Publications by authors named "Koteswara Rao Vankudoth"
The Lipid A component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria is an integral part of the permeability barrier known as LPS, which actively prevents the uptake of bactericidal compounds. It is clinically very significant, as it is known to elicit a strong immune response in the humans, through the TLR4 complex. The Lipid A species are synthesized through a highly conserved multistep biosynthetic pathway.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe twin-arginine translocase (Tat) pathway transports folded proteins across the plasma membrane and plays a critical role in protein transport in haloarchaea. Computational analysis and previous experimental evidence suggested that the Tat pathway transports almost the entire secretome in haloarchaea. The TatC, receptor component of this pathway shows greater variation in membrane topology in haloarchaea than in other organisms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of toxigenic Penicillium species associated with poultry house in Telangana, India.
Arch Environ Occup Health
November 2016
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted in poultry houses in Telangana, India over a year, focusing on the presence of mycotoxigenic Penicillium species.
- Fourteen species of Penicillium showed mycotoxigenicity, while eight different mycotoxins, primarily ochratoxin A (OTA), were identified in poultry feeds.
- The research revealed seasonal patterns in the prevalence of these fungi, suggesting a need for control measures to mitigate the risks associated with mycotoxin contamination in poultry.