A5037182888- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
- Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
- Biofuel production and bioconversion
- Enzyme Catalysis and Immobilization
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Toxin Mechanisms and Immunotoxins
- Antimicrobial agents and applications
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research
2021-2024
University of Amsterdam
2022
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2022
Amsterdam UMC Location University of Amsterdam
2022
Utrecht University
2021
Wageningen University & Research
2017
Plastic pollution of the ocean is a top environmental concern. Biodegradable plastics present potential "solution" in combating accumulation plastic pollution, and their production currently increasing. While these polymers will contribute to future marine debris budget, very little known still about behavior biodegradable different natural environments. In this study, we molecularly profiled entire microbial communities on laboratory confirmed polybutylene sebacate-co-terephthalate (PBSeT)...
Biodegradable and compostable plastics are getting more attention as the environmental impacts of fossil-fuel-based revealed. Microbes can consume these biodegrade them within weeks to months under proper conditions. The biobased polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymer family is an attractive alternative due its physicochemical properties biodegradability in soil, aquatic, composting environments. Standard test methods available for biodegradation that employ either natural inocula or defined...
Summary The AlkBGTL proteins coded on the alk operon from Pseudomonas putida GPo1 can selectively ω‐oxidize ethyl esters of C6 to C10 fatty acids in whole‐cell conversions with Escherichia coli . major product these is ω‐alcohol. However, AlkB also has capacity overoxidize substrate ω‐aldehyde and ω‐acid. In this study, we show that alcohol dehydrogenase AlkJ aldehyde AlkH are able oxidize ω‐alcohols ω‐aldehydes esterified respectively. Resting E. expressing AlkBGTHJL enabled exclusive...
Ixodes ricinus and scapularis are the main vectors for causative agents of Lyme borreliosis a wide range other pathogens. Repeated tick-bites known to lead tick rejection; phenomenon designated as immunity. Tick immunity is mainly directed against salivary gland proteins (TSGPs) has been shown partially protect experimental borreliosis. TSGPs recognized by antibodies from immune animals could therefore be interesting candidates an anti-tick vaccine, which might also block pathogen...
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