All Outputs (7)

Characterisation and biochemical activity testing of CE1 and GH78 family enzymes; towards improved glycosyl hydrolases for the production of biofuel and biobased products (2022)
Thesis
Austin, S. Characterisation and biochemical activity testing of CE1 and GH78 family enzymes; towards improved glycosyl hydrolases for the production of biofuel and biobased products. (Thesis). University of Salford

Traditional chemical industries currently involved in the manufacturing and processing of high-value molecules used in the food, pharmaceutical and biofuel sector rely heavily on chemicals derived from fossil fuels such as crude oil. Fossil fuels rep... Read More about Characterisation and biochemical activity testing of CE1 and GH78 family enzymes; towards improved glycosyl hydrolases for the production of biofuel and biobased products.

Identification and characterisation of lignin degrading bacteria and enzymes from larval guts of the African Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) (2022)
Thesis
larval guts of the African Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis). (Thesis). University of Salford

As developing economies continue to grow, the world’s demand for energy which currently stands at 84MB (million barrels oil) per day is projected to rise to 116 MB per day by the year 2030. The need to meet this continuous rise in demand for energy w... Read More about Identification and characterisation of lignin degrading bacteria and enzymes from larval guts of the African Palm Weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis).

Bioprospecting novel hemicellulases from the gut microbiota of the common black slug (Arion ater) (2022)
Thesis
Madubuike, H. Bioprospecting novel hemicellulases from the gut microbiota of the common black slug (Arion ater). (Thesis). University of Salford

The attendant effect of continuous fossil use on the environment and energy security has prompted the search for a suitable energy alternative devoid of negative characteristics. Lignocellulose-biomass (LCB) is a renewable source of carbon for the de... Read More about Bioprospecting novel hemicellulases from the gut microbiota of the common black slug (Arion ater).

Novel fusion proteins based on recombinant lectins for delivery of a cytotoxic peptide specifically to cancer cells
Thesis
Mohammed, S. Novel fusion proteins based on recombinant lectins for delivery of a cytotoxic peptide specifically to cancer cells. (Thesis). University of Salford

One of the most common post-translational modifications is covalent attachment of carbohydrates to proteins. At the cell surface, molecular recognition events involved in cancer metastasis are mediated by sugar moieties of glycoproteins. Evidence fro... Read More about Novel fusion proteins based on recombinant lectins for delivery of a cytotoxic peptide specifically to cancer cells.

Analysis of the gut microbiome of the common black slug Arion ater : in search of novel lignocellulose degrading enzymes
Thesis
Joynson, R. (in press). Analysis of the gut microbiome of the common black slug Arion ater : in search of novel lignocellulose degrading enzymes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Some eukaryotes are able to gain access to otherwise well-protected carbon sources in plant biomass by exploiting microorganisms in the environment, or harboured in their digestive system. One such organism is the European black slug, Arion ater, whi... Read More about Analysis of the gut microbiome of the common black slug Arion ater : in search of novel lignocellulose degrading enzymes.

Biochemical characteristics and antimicrobial potential of seed and nut oils against Staphylococcus aureus
Thesis
Yangomodou, O. (in press). Biochemical characteristics and antimicrobial potential of seed and nut oils against Staphylococcus aureus. (Thesis). University of Salford

The antibacterial activities of oils and extracts from walnut, cashew and pumpkin were investigated on methicillin resistant and susceptible strain MRSA 252 and S. aureus ATCC 6538 using the disc agar diffusion technique. Results revealed that the te... Read More about Biochemical characteristics and antimicrobial potential of seed and nut oils against Staphylococcus aureus.

Expression and characterization of recombinant human NEIL3 from Escherichia coli
Thesis
Albelazi, M. (in press). Expression and characterization of recombinant human NEIL3 from Escherichia coli. (Thesis). University of Salford

The DNA glycosylase NEIL3 is one of a family of proteins that release oxidized bases from DNA, thereby initiating base excision repair. NEIL3 gene expression is normally tightly regulated and expressed only in certain rapidly dividing cells, however,... Read More about Expression and characterization of recombinant human NEIL3 from Escherichia coli.