Publications by authors named "Luise Pallasdies"
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- Sulfoquinovosyl diacylglycerol (SQDG) is a key sulfur reserve in nature, produced by plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, and is essential for biological sulfur utilization through its breakdown by microbes.
- The breakdown begins with sulfoquinovose being released through sulfoquinovosidases (SQases), enzymes encoded by specific gene clusters that facilitate various SQ catabolic pathways.
- Researchers developed activity-based probes (ABPs) to identify and visualize these enzymes, allowing for better tracking and understanding of SQase levels and activity across different bacterial growth stages and environments.
Background: Organic zinc sources for the treatment of zinc deficiency or as a supplement to a specific diet are increasingly needed. Zinc-enriched yeast (ZnYeast) biomass is a promising nutritional supplement for this essential micronutrient. However, these products are not yet authorized in the European Union and a clear position from the European Food Safety Authority on the use of ZnYeast as a zinc supplement is pending, demanding more data on its bioavailability.
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