Institute of Food Biotechnology and Genomics

Conserved β-tubulin as a target of ivermectin in plant-parasitic nematodes: molecular modelling and experimental protection of potato

Ivermectin (IVM), a widely used antiparasitic drug, primarily targets glutamate-gated chloride channels; however, it has also been shown to interact with β-tubulin, suggesting an additional mechanism of action. Our study aimed to evaluate the conservation of β-tubulin among plant...

Heterologous transfection of an endornavirus alters the phenotype of Trichophyton rubrum in vitro and in vivo

Mycoviruses are widely distributed across fungal taxa, yet their impact on the phenotype and pathogenicity of dermatophytes remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the presence of mycoviruses in clinical isolates of Trichophyton sp. and characterized the phenoty...

Optimization of Stropharia rugosoannulata extracts using artificial intelligence and response surface methodology and comparative evaluation of their biological activities

Stropharia rugosoannulata Farl. ex Murrill is an edible mushroom species recognized for its nutritional value and potential functional properties. In this study, extraction conditions were optimized to maximize the biological potential of its extracts. Ultrasonically assisted ext...

Surface microbial dynamics and residual diversity in patient rooms with wooden and painted walls

Wood is a biobased material that supports long-term carbon storage; however, its suitability for use in healthcare facility interiors remains insufficiently studied. This study assessed surface microbial dynamics and residual diversity in patient rooms with conventional painted w...