Publications by authors named "Thuy Minh Nguyen"
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- The study focuses on oxacillin-susceptible methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (OS-MRSA), which poses new treatment challenges due to its ability to develop resistance through chromosomal mutations.
- Researchers analyzed six mutant strains with decreased oxacillin susceptibility, examining how mutations in RNA polymerase (RNAP) genes led to transcription dysfunction and an accumulation of certain metabolites.
- The findings indicated that these mutations resulted in cell wall thickening, which ultimately decreased the mutants' susceptibility to β-lactam antibiotics, highlighting the need for a better understanding of these mechanisms for effective clinical management.
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- The study aimed to compare clinical outcomes of embryo transfers using euploid blastocysts based on their timing (D5 vs. D6) and quality.
- Results showed that D5 embryos had a significantly higher live birth rate (55.04%) compared to D6 embryos (38.71%), with embryo quality being a key factor in these outcomes.
- The findings suggest that selecting excellent quality D5 embryos leads to better IVF success rates, impacting decisions made by IVF teams and patients.
sp. strain CHM43 oxidizes mannitol to fructose and then oxidizes fructose to 5-keto-d-fructose (5KF) in the periplasmic space. Since NADPH-dependent 5KF reductase was found in the soluble fraction of spp.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe characterized the pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ)-dependent dehydrogenase 9 (PQQ-DH9) of Gluconobacter sp. strain CHM43, which is a homolog of PQQ-dependent glycerol dehydrogenase (GLDH). We used a plasmid construct to express PQQ-DH9.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDihydroxyacetone (DHA), a chemical suntan agent, is produced by the regiospecific oxidation of glycerol with Gluconobacter thailandicus NBRC3255. However, this microorganism consumes DHA produced in the culture medium. Here, we attempted to understand the pathway for DHA metabolism in NBRC3255 to minimize DHA degradation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFormulation and quality evaluation of pearl oyster mushroom soup powder supplement with some kinds of legumes and vegetables.
Acta Sci Pol Technol Aliment
September 2021
Background: Soup could be used as an alternative to a meal as many of its nutrients could potentially fulfill the body's nutritional requirements. It is very practical and only takes a short time to prepare. In this study, the usefulness of supplementing dried vegetable soup mixtures with mushrooms and other vegetables to enhance its nutritional value was observed.
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