Microbiology
Research from University of Bologna, Center for Biotechnology in microbiology provides new insights
Published in Drug Week, August 24th, 2007
Researchers detail in "Genetic and proteomic characterization of rifaximin resistance in Bifidobacterium infantis BI07," new data in microbiology. According to recent research from Bologna, Italy, "Rifaximin resistance in the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium infantis BI07 was studied to assess the use of an antibiotic-probiotic combination for clinical management of intestinal disorders. A rifaximin-resistant mutant was selected and a 129 bp core region of the rpoB gene was sequenced and compared with the respective sequence of the sensitive clone."
"A miss-sense mutation of codon 513, producing the substitution of Gln with Arg in the protein sequence, was found. The...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Drug Week
Source: Drug Week (2007-08-24)
More Articles from Drug Week
- Adverse Drug Reactions
Gastroenterologist-directed sedation safe and effective for endoscopic procedures - Alzheimer Disease
Researchers link metal ions to neurodegenerative disease - Asthma
ESRF lightsource helps tailoring new treatments against asthma - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD Appears to Be Associated With Depressed Dopamine Activity in the Brain - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Gene Variant Is Associated With Brain Anatomy, Clinical Course of ADHD - Battery Technology
Miniature Implanted Devices Could Treat Epilepsy, Glaucoma - More from this issue of Drug Week
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
