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Influence of dexamethasone and surfactant in the vitality and lung function of preterm lambs born by cesarean section

The aim of this study was to assess the vitality and lung function of preterm lambs. Twenty seven preterm lambs were divided in four groups. Group I (n=6) preterm lambs/ control; group II (n=9) lambs born to mothers that were treated with dexamethasone antepartum; group III (n=6) lambs treated with surfa...

Influence of surfactants addition on the properties of calcium hypochlorite solutions

J. appl. oral sci; 27 (), 2019
Abstract Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of surfactants 0.2% or 0.1% cetrimide (Cet) or 0.008% benzalkonium chloride (BAK) on 2.5% calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2), and compare to sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), regarding the properties of pH, free chlorine content, surface te...

First report of the production of a potent biosurfactant with α, β-trehalose by Fusarium fujikuroi under optimized conditions of submerged fermentation

Braz. j. microbiol; 49 (supl.1), 2018
Abstract Biosurfactants have many advantages over synthetic surfactants but have higher production costs. Identifying microorganisms with high production capacities for these molecules and optimizing their growth conditions can reduce cost. The present work aimed to isolate and identify a fungus with hig...

Production and characterization of a biosurfactant produced by Streptomyces sp. DPUA 1559 isolated from lichens of the Amazon region

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 51 (2), 2018
Surfactants are amphipathic compounds containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups, capable to lower the surface or interfacial tension. Considering the advantages of the use of biosurfactants produced by microorganisms, the aim of this paper was to develop and characterize a biosurfactant produced...

The influence of Tween 80 on laccase production by Pleurotus sajor-caju and the efficiency of crude enzyme broth in the removal of bisphenol-A

Arq. Inst. Biol; 85 (), 2018
Bisphenol-A is currently considered an environmental pollutant, capable of interfering in the endocrine system of organisms and causing alterations in its development and reproductive system. An alternative method to the chemical treatment of this pollutant has been the use of oxidative enzymes, especial...

Characterization of dioxygenases and biosurfactants produced by crude oil degrading soil bacteria

Braz. j. microbiol; 48 (4), 2017
ABSTRACT Role of microbes in bioremediation of oil spills has become inevitable owing to their eco friendly nature. This study focused on the isolation and characterization of bacterial strains with superior oil degrading potential from crude-oil contaminated soil. Three such bacterial strains were selec...

Organic cocoa extract -loaded surfactant-based systems intended to skin bioadhesion

ABSTRACT This study was to develop, characterize, and evaluate the physical-chemical stability, in vitro antioxidant activity and in vitro safety profile of liquid crystalline systems (LCS) and microemulsions (MEs) with and without organic cocoa (OC) extract. LCS stabilized by surfactant polyoxyethylene ...

Lipopeptide production by Bacillus subtilis R1 and its possible applications

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (4), 2016
Abstract The possible application of a bacterial strain - Bacillus subtilis R1, isolated from an oil contaminated desert site in India, as biocontrol agent and its biosurfactant in microbial enhanced oil recovery are discussed. The biosurfactant production in minimal medium was carried out at different t...

Efectividad del tratamiento con Alveofact® y Curosurf® en prematuros de 32 semanas o menos con enfermedad de membrana hialina en Buga, Valle del Cauca, entre los años 2006 y 2013

Med. UIS; 29 (3), 2016
RESUMEN Introducción: la enfermedad de membrana hialina, es una patología que afecta a prematuros, principalmente los menores de 30 semanas. Existen en el momento actual varios tipos de surfactantes para el tratamiento de esta entidad, los cuales han mostrado eficacia similar, pero algunos resultan s...

Enhanced production of erythritol and mannitol by Yarrowia lipolytica in media containing surfactants

Braz. j. microbiol; 47 (2), 2016
Abstract Various chemical compounds, including surfactants, when introduced to culture media may increase the permeability of cellular membranes and thereby affect the quantity of metabolites excreted by cells. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of detergents including Triton X-100, ...