This document summarizes Dr. Hui-Wen Chen's presentation on nanovaccine research and industry-academia collaboration experiences. It discusses her lab's development of nanoparticle vaccines for MERS-CoV, influenza, and cancer which showed strong antibody and T cell immune responses in animal studies. Her lab is currently working on COVID-19 RBD and T cell vaccines. The document also notes some challenges faced, including changes in research directions, funding issues, and market saturation concerns from industry partners.
This document discusses practical approaches for diagnosing viral diseases in poultry, including clinical diagnosis, rapid field diagnostic tests, serological diagnosis, molecular diagnosis, and isolation/characterization. Clinical diagnosis is based on case history, clinical signs, examination of live/dead birds, and gross lesions. Rapid field tests can detect viruses but require high viral titers. Serological tests detect antibodies but have delays. Molecular diagnosis using PCR technologies can sensitively and specifically detect pathogens. The document emphasizes that clinical signs alone are not confirmatory and that multiple diagnostic approaches should be used to accurately diagnose poultry viral diseases.
Dr. Yao-Wei Huang - Here we go again? Emergence of a novel swine enteric alph...John Blue
Here we go again? Emergence of a novel swine enteric alphacoronavirus (SeACov) in Southern China - Dr. Yao-Wei Huang, Zhejiang University, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-north-american-prrs-nsif-joint-meeting
The document summarizes a presentation made to the FDA proposing the use of Ciprofloxacin (CIPRO) for post-exposure prophylaxis of anthrax. It details CIPRO's formulations, approved indications, pharmacokinetics supporting efficacy against anthrax, extensive clinical trial and post-marketing safety data including in pediatrics, and rationale for why CIPRO is appropriate for this indication given the public health need and favorable risk-benefit profile. Bayer submitted an application to the FDA in response to recommendations and discussions with government agencies around emergency preparedness for bioterrorism.
This document is the thesis of Majed H. Mohammed submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy degree. The thesis studied the molecular characterization, attenuation, and inactivation of very virulent infectious bursal disease virus (vvIBDV) isolates from Malaysia for the development of tissue culture-based vaccines. Three vvIBDV isolates were propagated in embryonated chicken eggs and cell lines. One isolate, UPM0081, was successfully adapted to Vero and DF-1 cell lines after serial passage. Molecular analysis showed the virus accumulated amino acid substitutions in the VP2 gene with passage in cell culture. Passages 15 and 20 of UPM0081 were non-pathogenic but immunogenic, confer
Monitor and Control of Vertically Transmitted Poultry DiseasesRafael Monleon
A presentation covering the monitor and control of common vertically transmitted diseases in poultry with concentration in chickens.
Presented at various locations including BioChek Seminar in Manila, Philippines in 2014 by Dr. Rafael Monleon
Contact me in LinkedIn for any question: www.linkedin.com/rafaelmonleon
Emerging Viral Risks and Mitigation Strategies in Biologics ManufacturingMilliporeSigma
This document discusses emerging viruses that pose risks as contaminants in raw materials used to manufacture vaccines and biological products. It outlines various risk mitigation strategies, including risk assessments of potential contaminating viruses to inform detection methods. Specific viruses that are addressed include porcine circovirus type 3, hepatitis E virus, Schmallenberg virus, Zika virus, and Borna disease virus. Next-generation sequencing is presented as an advantageous method for the holistic screening of raw materials to identify both known and novel viruses. Quality by design approaches are emphasized to continuously reassess risks from emerging viruses.
This document summarizes Dr. Hui-Wen Chen's presentation on nanovaccine research and industry-academia collaboration experiences. It discusses her lab's development of nanoparticle vaccines for MERS-CoV, influenza, and cancer which showed strong antibody and T cell immune responses in animal studies. Her lab is currently working on COVID-19 RBD and T cell vaccines. The document also notes some challenges faced, including changes in research directions, funding issues, and market saturation concerns from industry partners.
This document discusses practical approaches for diagnosing viral diseases in poultry, including clinical diagnosis, rapid field diagnostic tests, serological diagnosis, molecular diagnosis, and isolation/characterization. Clinical diagnosis is based on case history, clinical signs, examination of live/dead birds, and gross lesions. Rapid field tests can detect viruses but require high viral titers. Serological tests detect antibodies but have delays. Molecular diagnosis using PCR technologies can sensitively and specifically detect pathogens. The document emphasizes that clinical signs alone are not confirmatory and that multiple diagnostic approaches should be used to accurately diagnose poultry viral diseases.
Dr. Yao-Wei Huang - Here we go again? Emergence of a novel swine enteric alph...John Blue
Here we go again? Emergence of a novel swine enteric alphacoronavirus (SeACov) in Southern China - Dr. Yao-Wei Huang, Zhejiang University, from the 2017 North American PRRS/National Swine Improvement Federation Joint Meeting, December 1‐3, 2017, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2017-north-american-prrs-nsif-joint-meeting
The document summarizes a presentation made to the FDA proposing the use of Ciprofloxacin (CIPRO) for post-exposure prophylaxis of anthrax. It details CIPRO's formulations, approved indications, pharmacokinetics supporting efficacy against anthrax, extensive clinical trial and post-marketing safety data including in pediatrics, and rationale for why CIPRO is appropriate for this indication given the public health need and favorable risk-benefit profile. Bayer submitted an application to the FDA in response to recommendations and discussions with government agencies around emergency preparedness for bioterrorism.
This document is the thesis of Majed H. Mohammed submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for a Doctor of Philosophy degree. The thesis studied the molecular characterization, attenuation, and inactivation of very virulent infectious bursal disease virus (vvIBDV) isolates from Malaysia for the development of tissue culture-based vaccines. Three vvIBDV isolates were propagated in embryonated chicken eggs and cell lines. One isolate, UPM0081, was successfully adapted to Vero and DF-1 cell lines after serial passage. Molecular analysis showed the virus accumulated amino acid substitutions in the VP2 gene with passage in cell culture. Passages 15 and 20 of UPM0081 were non-pathogenic but immunogenic, confer
Monitor and Control of Vertically Transmitted Poultry DiseasesRafael Monleon
A presentation covering the monitor and control of common vertically transmitted diseases in poultry with concentration in chickens.
Presented at various locations including BioChek Seminar in Manila, Philippines in 2014 by Dr. Rafael Monleon
Contact me in LinkedIn for any question: www.linkedin.com/rafaelmonleon
Emerging Viral Risks and Mitigation Strategies in Biologics ManufacturingMilliporeSigma
This document discusses emerging viruses that pose risks as contaminants in raw materials used to manufacture vaccines and biological products. It outlines various risk mitigation strategies, including risk assessments of potential contaminating viruses to inform detection methods. Specific viruses that are addressed include porcine circovirus type 3, hepatitis E virus, Schmallenberg virus, Zika virus, and Borna disease virus. Next-generation sequencing is presented as an advantageous method for the holistic screening of raw materials to identify both known and novel viruses. Quality by design approaches are emphasized to continuously reassess risks from emerging viruses.
Prevention and control of Mycoplasma sinoviae without vaccinationRafael Monleon
A presentation covering basic aspects regarding the prevention and control of Mycoplasma sinoviae (a poultry pathogen) without the use of vaccination.
Presented at the 2014 Biochek Seminar in Taiwan by Dr. Rafael Monleon
Contact me in LinkedIn for any question: www.linkedin.com/rafaelmonleon
The one-step RT-qPCR assay developed by Exopol S.L. was able to detect a wide variety of ruminant pestiviruses with excellent specificity and good sensitivity down to 102 copies per reaction. Testing on 272 clinical samples identified BVDV/BDV in 17.1% of cattle and 16.7% of sheep samples, with most positive cases in reproductive swabs and blood/serum. The assay provides a reliable and sensitive diagnostic tool for routine detection of pestiviruses in ruminants.
Fowl adenovirus: Using serology to control your flocksRafael Monleon
A presentation about Fowl Adenovirus in chickens. It provides insights on: etiology, pathology, monitoring and control among others.
Presented globally on September 9th 2014 via Watt Ag-Net Webinar by Dr. Rafael Monleon
Contact me in LinkedIn for any question: www.linkedin.com/rafaelmonleon
The document describes the Sensit TB Ag MPT64 Rapid Test, which detects the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in liquid and solid cultures in 20 minutes. It discusses how tuberculosis is a major global health problem, with over 1 million deaths annually. The test works by detecting the MPT64 antigen secreted by M. tuberculosis using immunochromatography. It is a simple, low-cost test that can differentiate M. tuberculosis from other mycobacterial species using only a small sample from culture without specialized equipment or training.
Dr. Brian Payne - PCV2: Diagnostics, Control, Protection, and Efficacy MeasuresJohn Blue
PCV2: Diagnostics, Control, Protection, and Efficacy Measures - Dr. Brian Payne, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc, from the Boehringer Ingelheim Pre-AASV Conference, February 28, 2014 - Dallas, TX
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2014-boehringer-ingelheim-aasv
Bioinformatics plays an important role in sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, and modeling of COVID-19. Next generation sequencing allows determining the source and transmission route. Phylogenetic analysis shows COVID-19 is closely related to bat coronaviruses. 3D structural modeling of the spike protein has been done. Bioinformatics also aids in vaccine development by predicting epitopes and HLA binding peptides. Several databases provide information on COVID-19 genome, proteins, and literature.
Emergence of antibiotic resistance in captive wildlifeBhoj Raj Singh
In this presentation antimicrobial drug resistance (AMR) in captive wildlife has been compared with AMR in bacteria isolated from veterinary clinical cases. In captive wildlife bacteria resistant to carbapenems, all generations of cephalosporins, producing ESBL, MBL, and NDM were prevalent. In this study 36.7% bacterial isolates from captive wildlife were ESBL producers and about 45% were MDR type. In recent past not much increase in AMR in bacteria of captive wildlife was observed. Carvacrol was found to be the most effective herbal antimicrobial. About 67.5% bacteria from birds kept in zoo and >71% those from zoo carnivores had MDR. This was much more than in strains of wild herbivore origin (<30%). Herbal drugs resistance was more common in bacteria from herbivore captive wildlife in contrast to AMR for conventional antimicrobials in bacteria from carnivores. Bacteria from carnivores had higher levels of multidrug resistance than those from omnivores or herbivores. No such difference was evident in bacterial isolates from domesticated or pet herbivores and carnivores. Omnivore animals (pigs) and human isolates had almost similar levels of AMR but much higher than herbivores. Position in food chain and Food of the host play an important role in occurrence of AMR bacteria. The study revealed that members of Enterobacteriaceae are the major players in the propagation of AMR. And for maintenance or propagation of AMR Enterobacteriaceae members, wild carnivores are the major abode. The study indicated that AMR was common in bacteria of captive wildlife too as in other biotic and abiotic components of the environment. However, the level of AMR was much more aggravated than in domestic animals. It can be concluded that if we need to monitor the AMR in any locality it will be more informative to look for the AMR strains in wildlife and aquatic environment than in livestock. This might be due to the concentration of the AMR strains in wild carnivores having a specific niche in food chain. More long term studies on large number of isolates from wide variety of captive wildlife living in different geographical and climatological conditions are required for better understanding of AMR trends.
This article is aimed at a brief introduction to phage display technology for production of single-domain Abs (dAbs), popularly also called ‘nanobodies’, and then to discuss their diagnostic applications.
The document summarizes different aspects of COVID-19 vaccines, including how they work, types of vaccines, and specific vaccines like Covaxin, Pfizer, Moderna, and more. It discusses inactivated vaccines like Covaxin and CoronaVac, viral vector vaccines like AstraZeneca and Sputnik V, protein subunit vaccines like Novavax, and nucleic acid vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna. Each vaccine is described in 1-2 sentences focusing on technology, efficacy, and development process. The document also covers general topics like vaccine development, immunity, and adjuvants that enhance vaccine effectiveness.
Does your cell line have a secret? Avoid surprises with characterizationMerck Life Sciences
Watch the recording of this webinar here: https://bit.ly/2Y05bV4
The first step to avoiding an unpleasant and costly contamination event is characterization of your cell banks.
Regardless of the biotech product, careful characterization of the cell banks used in its production is the first step in mitigating the risk of a contamination event. In fact, cell line characterization is an important component of the overall viral safety strategy for the product. We will describe the testing necessary to ensure cell banks are free from infectious and other adverse agents and that meets current regulatory expectations. Different levels of testing are performed for master, working, and end of production cell banks, and the differences in testing for each of these types of banks will be discussed.
In this webinar, you will learn:
• The types of tests that are needed to fully characterize your cell banks
• The best tests to use for your particular cell line
• Reasons why a viral contaminant may be missed
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Rajesh Jain on thermostable vaccines. It discusses Panacea Biotec's vaccine portfolio and manufacturing capabilities. It then covers the need for vaccines across all age groups, concepts of vaccines and challenges with cold chains. Finally, it explores various approaches to developing thermostable vaccines, including technologies like ThermoVax and challenges in bringing such vaccines to market.
This document summarizes a study on Newcastle disease virus (NDV) strains circulating in poultry fields in Egypt. Samples were collected from 48 flocks showing signs of Newcastle disease from 2014-2015. Viruses were isolated from samples and tested using hemagglutination inhibition and pathogenicity tests. Genetic characterization of isolates was done through RT-PCR and sequencing. A vaccination challenge experiment was conducted to evaluate protection of commercial vaccines against Egyptian NDV isolates. The aim was to study NDV epidemiology, characterize field isolates genetically and evaluate vaccine protection in local conditions.
COVID-19 Pandemic: The Antibody ResponseKevin KF Ng
COVID-19 is an acute inflammatory disease associated with an immune response. Antibodies are produced by B cells. The first antibody detected in the blood is IgM which is followed by IgG. The time course of the generation of antibodies in COVID-19 follows a typical viral infection.
This document summarizes a study on the isolation and molecular characterization of human adenovirus. The study found that out of 83 samples collected from eye secretions, 69 (83.13%) tested positive for human adenovirus using rapid tests and PCR. The highest rate of infection was found in individuals aged 16-30 years old (55.04%) and males had a higher rate of infection than females. Human adenovirus was successfully isolated by inoculating samples on chicken embryo fibroblast cell cultures and embryonated eggs, where cytopathic effects were observed. Molecular characterization was also conducted to identify the adenovirus strains present.
The document provides an overview of tuberculosis (TB) including epidemiology, diagnosis, and laboratory testing. Some key points:
- TB infects millions worldwide each year and is a leading cause of death. Rates are highest in developing countries.
- Diagnosis involves sputum smear microscopy, culture, and molecular testing like PCR. Smear microscopy has low sensitivity but high specificity. Culture is more sensitive but slower.
- Rapid culture methods like BACTEC and MGIT can detect TB in 2-8 days compared to 6-8 weeks for traditional culture.
- Molecular tests like PCR that detect TB DNA sequences like IS6110 can identify TB in smear-negative cases and distinguish TB from
The document summarizes information about the STARTVAC vaccine, which is used to reduce mastitis in dairy cattle. It is an inactivated vaccine that contains Escherichia coli J5 and Staphylococcus aureus SP140 strains. The S. aureus strain expresses a Slime Associated Antigenic Complex (SAAC) that is involved in biofilm formation. STARTVAC underwent clinical trials from 2000-2009 and was authorized for use in the European Union in 2009. Studies showed STARTVAC induced antibody responses against SAAC and E. coli, reducing new intramammary infections in vaccinated cattle.
Epidemiological characterisation of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) from c...Bhoj Raj Singh
The presentation is extracted from the thesis talking about
1. The presence of Bcc organisms in the clinical infections of animals.
2. Ultrasound gels as a potential source of pathogens, especially Bcc.
3. Multidrug resistance in BCCs.
4. Lack of regulatory guidelines in Indian Pharmacopeia as existing in USP.
Prevention and control of Mycoplasma sinoviae without vaccinationRafael Monleon
A presentation covering basic aspects regarding the prevention and control of Mycoplasma sinoviae (a poultry pathogen) without the use of vaccination.
Presented at the 2014 Biochek Seminar in Taiwan by Dr. Rafael Monleon
Contact me in LinkedIn for any question: www.linkedin.com/rafaelmonleon
The one-step RT-qPCR assay developed by Exopol S.L. was able to detect a wide variety of ruminant pestiviruses with excellent specificity and good sensitivity down to 102 copies per reaction. Testing on 272 clinical samples identified BVDV/BDV in 17.1% of cattle and 16.7% of sheep samples, with most positive cases in reproductive swabs and blood/serum. The assay provides a reliable and sensitive diagnostic tool for routine detection of pestiviruses in ruminants.
Fowl adenovirus: Using serology to control your flocksRafael Monleon
A presentation about Fowl Adenovirus in chickens. It provides insights on: etiology, pathology, monitoring and control among others.
Presented globally on September 9th 2014 via Watt Ag-Net Webinar by Dr. Rafael Monleon
Contact me in LinkedIn for any question: www.linkedin.com/rafaelmonleon
The document describes the Sensit TB Ag MPT64 Rapid Test, which detects the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in liquid and solid cultures in 20 minutes. It discusses how tuberculosis is a major global health problem, with over 1 million deaths annually. The test works by detecting the MPT64 antigen secreted by M. tuberculosis using immunochromatography. It is a simple, low-cost test that can differentiate M. tuberculosis from other mycobacterial species using only a small sample from culture without specialized equipment or training.
Dr. Brian Payne - PCV2: Diagnostics, Control, Protection, and Efficacy MeasuresJohn Blue
PCV2: Diagnostics, Control, Protection, and Efficacy Measures - Dr. Brian Payne, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc, from the Boehringer Ingelheim Pre-AASV Conference, February 28, 2014 - Dallas, TX
More presentations at http://www.swinecast.com/2014-boehringer-ingelheim-aasv
Bioinformatics plays an important role in sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, and modeling of COVID-19. Next generation sequencing allows determining the source and transmission route. Phylogenetic analysis shows COVID-19 is closely related to bat coronaviruses. 3D structural modeling of the spike protein has been done. Bioinformatics also aids in vaccine development by predicting epitopes and HLA binding peptides. Several databases provide information on COVID-19 genome, proteins, and literature.
Emergence of antibiotic resistance in captive wildlifeBhoj Raj Singh
In this presentation antimicrobial drug resistance (AMR) in captive wildlife has been compared with AMR in bacteria isolated from veterinary clinical cases. In captive wildlife bacteria resistant to carbapenems, all generations of cephalosporins, producing ESBL, MBL, and NDM were prevalent. In this study 36.7% bacterial isolates from captive wildlife were ESBL producers and about 45% were MDR type. In recent past not much increase in AMR in bacteria of captive wildlife was observed. Carvacrol was found to be the most effective herbal antimicrobial. About 67.5% bacteria from birds kept in zoo and >71% those from zoo carnivores had MDR. This was much more than in strains of wild herbivore origin (<30%). Herbal drugs resistance was more common in bacteria from herbivore captive wildlife in contrast to AMR for conventional antimicrobials in bacteria from carnivores. Bacteria from carnivores had higher levels of multidrug resistance than those from omnivores or herbivores. No such difference was evident in bacterial isolates from domesticated or pet herbivores and carnivores. Omnivore animals (pigs) and human isolates had almost similar levels of AMR but much higher than herbivores. Position in food chain and Food of the host play an important role in occurrence of AMR bacteria. The study revealed that members of Enterobacteriaceae are the major players in the propagation of AMR. And for maintenance or propagation of AMR Enterobacteriaceae members, wild carnivores are the major abode. The study indicated that AMR was common in bacteria of captive wildlife too as in other biotic and abiotic components of the environment. However, the level of AMR was much more aggravated than in domestic animals. It can be concluded that if we need to monitor the AMR in any locality it will be more informative to look for the AMR strains in wildlife and aquatic environment than in livestock. This might be due to the concentration of the AMR strains in wild carnivores having a specific niche in food chain. More long term studies on large number of isolates from wide variety of captive wildlife living in different geographical and climatological conditions are required for better understanding of AMR trends.
This article is aimed at a brief introduction to phage display technology for production of single-domain Abs (dAbs), popularly also called ‘nanobodies’, and then to discuss their diagnostic applications.
The document summarizes different aspects of COVID-19 vaccines, including how they work, types of vaccines, and specific vaccines like Covaxin, Pfizer, Moderna, and more. It discusses inactivated vaccines like Covaxin and CoronaVac, viral vector vaccines like AstraZeneca and Sputnik V, protein subunit vaccines like Novavax, and nucleic acid vaccines such as Pfizer and Moderna. Each vaccine is described in 1-2 sentences focusing on technology, efficacy, and development process. The document also covers general topics like vaccine development, immunity, and adjuvants that enhance vaccine effectiveness.
Does your cell line have a secret? Avoid surprises with characterizationMerck Life Sciences
Watch the recording of this webinar here: https://bit.ly/2Y05bV4
The first step to avoiding an unpleasant and costly contamination event is characterization of your cell banks.
Regardless of the biotech product, careful characterization of the cell banks used in its production is the first step in mitigating the risk of a contamination event. In fact, cell line characterization is an important component of the overall viral safety strategy for the product. We will describe the testing necessary to ensure cell banks are free from infectious and other adverse agents and that meets current regulatory expectations. Different levels of testing are performed for master, working, and end of production cell banks, and the differences in testing for each of these types of banks will be discussed.
In this webinar, you will learn:
• The types of tests that are needed to fully characterize your cell banks
• The best tests to use for your particular cell line
• Reasons why a viral contaminant may be missed
This document summarizes a presentation given by Dr. Rajesh Jain on thermostable vaccines. It discusses Panacea Biotec's vaccine portfolio and manufacturing capabilities. It then covers the need for vaccines across all age groups, concepts of vaccines and challenges with cold chains. Finally, it explores various approaches to developing thermostable vaccines, including technologies like ThermoVax and challenges in bringing such vaccines to market.
This document summarizes a study on Newcastle disease virus (NDV) strains circulating in poultry fields in Egypt. Samples were collected from 48 flocks showing signs of Newcastle disease from 2014-2015. Viruses were isolated from samples and tested using hemagglutination inhibition and pathogenicity tests. Genetic characterization of isolates was done through RT-PCR and sequencing. A vaccination challenge experiment was conducted to evaluate protection of commercial vaccines against Egyptian NDV isolates. The aim was to study NDV epidemiology, characterize field isolates genetically and evaluate vaccine protection in local conditions.
COVID-19 Pandemic: The Antibody ResponseKevin KF Ng
COVID-19 is an acute inflammatory disease associated with an immune response. Antibodies are produced by B cells. The first antibody detected in the blood is IgM which is followed by IgG. The time course of the generation of antibodies in COVID-19 follows a typical viral infection.
This document summarizes a study on the isolation and molecular characterization of human adenovirus. The study found that out of 83 samples collected from eye secretions, 69 (83.13%) tested positive for human adenovirus using rapid tests and PCR. The highest rate of infection was found in individuals aged 16-30 years old (55.04%) and males had a higher rate of infection than females. Human adenovirus was successfully isolated by inoculating samples on chicken embryo fibroblast cell cultures and embryonated eggs, where cytopathic effects were observed. Molecular characterization was also conducted to identify the adenovirus strains present.
The document provides an overview of tuberculosis (TB) including epidemiology, diagnosis, and laboratory testing. Some key points:
- TB infects millions worldwide each year and is a leading cause of death. Rates are highest in developing countries.
- Diagnosis involves sputum smear microscopy, culture, and molecular testing like PCR. Smear microscopy has low sensitivity but high specificity. Culture is more sensitive but slower.
- Rapid culture methods like BACTEC and MGIT can detect TB in 2-8 days compared to 6-8 weeks for traditional culture.
- Molecular tests like PCR that detect TB DNA sequences like IS6110 can identify TB in smear-negative cases and distinguish TB from
Similar to Co-infection of epithelial cells established from the upper and lower bovine respiratory tract with bovine respiratory syncytial virus and bacteria
The document summarizes information about the STARTVAC vaccine, which is used to reduce mastitis in dairy cattle. It is an inactivated vaccine that contains Escherichia coli J5 and Staphylococcus aureus SP140 strains. The S. aureus strain expresses a Slime Associated Antigenic Complex (SAAC) that is involved in biofilm formation. STARTVAC underwent clinical trials from 2000-2009 and was authorized for use in the European Union in 2009. Studies showed STARTVAC induced antibody responses against SAAC and E. coli, reducing new intramammary infections in vaccinated cattle.
Epidemiological characterisation of Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) from c...Bhoj Raj Singh
The presentation is extracted from the thesis talking about
1. The presence of Bcc organisms in the clinical infections of animals.
2. Ultrasound gels as a potential source of pathogens, especially Bcc.
3. Multidrug resistance in BCCs.
4. Lack of regulatory guidelines in Indian Pharmacopeia as existing in USP.
Syngulon - Selection technology May 2024.pdfSyngulon
Syngulon’s technology expands the capacity for selection of microorganisms. The ability to select individual microbes with a behavior of interest is essential, whether for simple cloning at the bench, or for industry-scale production. Synthetic biology uses the concept of “bioengineering” to improve or modify existing genetic systems to create microbes with desired behaviors, and Syngulon uses this approach to develop its selection technologies.
This selection technology is based on bacteriocins, ribosomally-produced peptides naturally made by most bacteria to kill competitive microbial species. These bacteriocins can have a limited or wide target range against other microbial species. This technology offers advantageous over antibiotic selection for several reasons: it avoids the use of antibiotics in the first place, helping to reduce the spread of antibiotic resistant microbes. The technology also increases product yield; as bacteriocins are generally smaller peptides, they do not impose a heavy metabolic burden on the producing cell. They can have a wide target specificity, helping to avoid genetic drift. Finally, our system is 100% plasmid-based (e.g. without chromosomal mutations), making it applicable for use in any E. coli strains.
Early exposure to phosphorylcholine (PC)-bearing microbes like Streptococcus pneumoniae can dampen the development of house dust mite (HDM) allergy later in life. Neonatal mice immunized with PC-bearing pneumococcus developed PC-specific B cells that secreted antibodies upon exposure to PC in HDM as adults, reducing IgE production, TH2 cytokines, and airway hyperresponsiveness compared to mice immunized with PC-lacking pneumococcus. Thus, early-life microbial exposure can influence the development of allergic responses by priming regulatory B cell responses.
This document provides an overview of global regulatory guidance for ensuring viral safety in biologics production. It discusses three key approaches: preventing contamination through high quality raw materials; detecting contamination through testing cell banks, raw materials, and process intermediates; and evaluating viral clearance in the production process. The summary discusses the types of regulatory documents that provide guidelines on raw materials and cell lines, as well as strategies for preventing contamination, detecting contamination through a variety of assay methods, and limitations of detection assays.
Viral Risk Mitigation - A Global Regulatory PerspectiveMilliporeSigma
Looking for insights into current global regulatory expectations for viral safety? Read the special report from BioProcess International, in collaboration with Martin Wisher, Senior Regulatory Consultant focusing on BioReliance biosafety® services.
PROVIDED PAPER Forni D, Cagliani R, Clerici M, Sironi M. 2017. .pdfalsofshionchennai
PROVIDED PAPER: Forni D, Cagliani R, Clerici M, Sironi M. 2017. Molecular evolution of
human coronavirus genomes. Trends in Microbiology 25:36-48.
1) How does your maximun likelihood tree compare to the genome-based tree from the paper?
What gene is your tree baed upon? What are the potential functions of the protein made from this
coronavirus gene? Are there genetic mechanisms more prevalent in virus genomes that make
evolutionary inferences from one gene or a whole genome more complicated than other kinds of
organisms?
2) How many different host species were associated with the samples in your dataset? What
inferences can be made about the origin of COVID19 prior to infecting humans? Have you heard
about any other organisms related to COVID19 that are not represented in your dataset or the
provided paper?
QHO62376.1:1-7096 orflab polyprotein Severe scute respiratory syndrome coronavins 2
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Synbiotic effects of the Chitosana and Acinetobacter KU011TH on Hybrid catfis...piseysay2
Aquatic animal health management has become a crucial component in the goal of increasing catfish aquaculture
productivity. Additionally, hybrid catfish (Clarias gariepinus × C. macrocephalus) has been promoted as a highly
profitable freshwater fish in Asia. Interestingly, the crucial diseases induced by Aeromonas hydrophila have been
reported to greatly impede catfish production. To overcome this challenge, the aim was to investigate the effects
of the oral administration of potentially synbiotic chitosan (CH) and Acinetobacter KU011TH (AK) on the growth
performance, immunological responses, and disease resistance of hybrid catfish against A. hydrophila.
CHARACTERISING FOOT-AND-MOUTH DISEASE VIRUS IN CLINICAL SAMPLES USING NANOPOR...EuFMD
This study evaluated the use of the Oxford Nanopore MinION sequencer to characterize foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) in different sample types. A single PCR was used to amplify FMDV from cell culture and clinical samples of three serotypes. MinION sequencing generated long reads that were used to assemble reference genomes, achieving 99.97-100% identity to references from Illumina MiSeq sequencing. The MinION was able to characterize FMDV strains in real-time from various sample matrices across serotypes, demonstrating its potential for rapid outbreak analysis and vaccine selection. Future studies could validate this on more samples and all FMDV serotypes.
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COMPARISON OF 3 PRODUCTION SYSTEMS FOR VACCINE MANUFACTURINGiQHub
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This document summarizes the complete genomic sequence of a novel betanucleorhabdovirus identified from a Cnidium officinale plant and tentatively named Cnidium virus 1 (CnV1). The genome of CnV1 was sequenced and found to be 13,994 nucleotides in length. BLAST searches showed CnV1 is most closely related to betanucleorhabdoviruses. Several viruses have previously been reported to infect C. officinale including two secoviruses and an alphaflexivirus. This represents the first report of a betanucleorhabdovirus infecting C. officinale.
Molecular characterisation, attenuation and inactivation of very virulent inf...Majed Mohammed
This study aimed to adapt and attenuate a very virulent infectious bursal disease virus (vvIBDV) isolate in tissue culture for vaccine development. The vvIBDV isolate was successfully propagated in embryonated chicken eggs and adapted to grow in Vero and DF-1 cell lines over multiple passages. Molecular characterization found the virus was attenuated after passage 10, 15, and 20. Pathogenicity and immunogenicity tests in chickens found the passage 15 and 20 viruses conferred full protection against challenge when used to vaccinate chickens. Inactivated vaccines using the passage 15 virus in oil emulsion adjuvants also fully protected chickens. The study demonstrates the potential of using the adapted and attenuated vvIBDV in tissue culture to develop effective live
A study of antibiotic resistance of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases produci...Premier Publishers
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Antibody production in plants and green algaeMalavika M R
Plant and algal systems show promise for antibody production as an alternative to mammalian systems. Case study 1 demonstrates successful production of an anti-cancer idiotype vaccine in tobacco plants. Case study 2 describes the production of an immunotoxin targeting B-cell tumors in algae. The algal-produced immunotoxin was shown to selectively bind and kill target cancer cells while inhibiting tumor growth in mice, demonstrating the potential of algal systems for antibody production. Overall, plant and algal systems provide cost-effective and safe means for large-scale antibody manufacturing and several candidates are advancing through clinical trials.
This document provides an introduction and table of contents for a book on advanced laboratory techniques in avian medicine. The introduction gives an overview of traditional diagnostic methods and emerging molecular biological techniques. The table of contents outlines two main sections - traditional diagnostic methods, and molecular biological techniques - covering topics like isolation and identification of microorganisms, serological procedures, and nucleic acid and protein methods.
Sponsor Day on animal feeding: Studies of feed additives in experimental cond...Irta
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This document defines integers and related concepts like positive and negative numbers. It discusses that integers include all whole numbers and their opposites on the number line, including zero. Positive numbers are greater than zero, while negative numbers are less than zero. Opposite numbers are the same distance from zero in opposite directions. The additive inverse of a number is its opposite. Rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers are also defined.
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This document outlines the class schedule for an Advanced Soil and Water Engineering course. It includes 15 classes over topics like the physical characteristics of soil, micrometeorology, soil water and evapotranspiration, and soil and water engineering in operation. Today's topic will cover soil water balance, soil evaporation modelling, and how to combine water constants and FAO-PM-ET models to estimate soil moisture and evapotranspiration.
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This document provides equations for calculating clear-sky solar radiation (Rso) in three steps:
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This document outlines the class schedule and today's topic for an advanced soil and water engineering course. The topic is micrometeorology III and evapotranspiration (ET). It defines ET and explains why it is important for agriculture and natural systems. It also discusses several methods to measure or estimate ET, including lysimeters, evaporation pans, eddy covariance, bowen ratio, water balance approaches, and energy balance modeling. Precision measurement techniques like lysimeters provide actual ET values but have limitations, while modeling offers estimates with assumptions and potential errors. Understanding ET is key for irrigation management and calculating crop water requirements.
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2. It discusses the concepts of surface radiation balance and heat transfer, including equations for net radiation, solar radiation, reflected radiation, and outgoing longwave radiation.
3. It explains the components of surface heat balance - net radiation, ground heat flux, sensible heat flux, and latent heat flux - and the equations governing heat and vapor transfer through atmospheric resistances.
This document outlines the class schedule and topics for an Advanced Soil and Water Engineering course. The schedule includes 15 classes covering topics like physical characteristics of soil, micrometeorology, soil water and evapotranspiration, and soil and water engineering applications. Key concepts discussed include capillary rise, Darcy's law, hydraulic conductivity, saturated and unsaturated water flow, and the Buckingham-Darcy equation for unsaturated soils. Examples are provided for determining hydraulic conductivity through experimental methods.
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2. Today's class will cover physical characteristics of soil, including clay particles and soil water potential.
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This document contains the class schedule and notes for an Advanced Soil and Water Engineering course. The schedule lists 15 class meetings over topics including physical characteristics of soil, micrometeorology, soil water, and applications of soil and water engineering. Today's class covers the physical characteristics of soil. The notes define soil as a three-phase system consisting of solids, liquids, and gases. It describes analyzing the solid phase by categorizing particles by size into clay, silt, sand and gravel and identifying the soil texture. Physical characteristics of soil discussed include particle size distribution, bulk density, and specific heat.
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- Phytanic acid is a branched-chain fatty acid found in dairy products and ruminant fat that cannot be broken down through normal beta-oxidation. In healthy individuals, it is degraded through alpha-oxidation to pristanic acid and then beta-oxidation.
- Refsum disease results from an inability to perform alpha-oxidation due to a deficiency of the enzyme phytanoyl-CoA hydroxylase. This causes phytanic acid to accumulate, leading to neurological symptoms.
- Treatment involves avoiding foods containing phytanic acid through dietary restrictions and potentially plasma exchange. With treatment, symptoms generally improve, though permanent vision and hearing loss may occur without treatment.
Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...University of Maribor
Slides from talk:
Aleš Zamuda: Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intelligent Systems.
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation
https://www.etran.rs/2024/en/home-english/
Comparing Evolved Extractive Text Summary Scores of Bidirectional Encoder Rep...University of Maribor
Slides from:
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Track: Artificial Intelligence
https://www.etran.rs/2024/en/home-english/
Professional air quality monitoring systems provide immediate, on-site data for analysis, compliance, and decision-making.
Monitor common gases, weather parameters, particulates.
What is greenhouse gasses and how many gasses are there to affect the Earth.moosaasad1975
What are greenhouse gasses how they affect the earth and its environment what is the future of the environment and earth how the weather and the climate effects.
DERIVATION OF MODIFIED BERNOULLI EQUATION WITH VISCOUS EFFECTS AND TERMINAL V...Wasswaderrick3
In this book, we use conservation of energy techniques on a fluid element to derive the Modified Bernoulli equation of flow with viscous or friction effects. We derive the general equation of flow/ velocity and then from this we derive the Pouiselle flow equation, the transition flow equation and the turbulent flow equation. In the situations where there are no viscous effects , the equation reduces to the Bernoulli equation. From experimental results, we are able to include other terms in the Bernoulli equation. We also look at cases where pressure gradients exist. We use the Modified Bernoulli equation to derive equations of flow rate for pipes of different cross sectional areas connected together. We also extend our techniques of energy conservation to a sphere falling in a viscous medium under the effect of gravity. We demonstrate Stokes equation of terminal velocity and turbulent flow equation. We look at a way of calculating the time taken for a body to fall in a viscous medium. We also look at the general equation of terminal velocity.
The ability to recreate computational results with minimal effort and actionable metrics provides a solid foundation for scientific research and software development. When people can replicate an analysis at the touch of a button using open-source software, open data, and methods to assess and compare proposals, it significantly eases verification of results, engagement with a diverse range of contributors, and progress. However, we have yet to fully achieve this; there are still many sociotechnical frictions.
Inspired by David Donoho's vision, this talk aims to revisit the three crucial pillars of frictionless reproducibility (data sharing, code sharing, and competitive challenges) with the perspective of deep software variability.
Our observation is that multiple layers — hardware, operating systems, third-party libraries, software versions, input data, compile-time options, and parameters — are subject to variability that exacerbates frictions but is also essential for achieving robust, generalizable results and fostering innovation. I will first review the literature, providing evidence of how the complex variability interactions across these layers affect qualitative and quantitative software properties, thereby complicating the reproduction and replication of scientific studies in various fields.
I will then present some software engineering and AI techniques that can support the strategic exploration of variability spaces. These include the use of abstractions and models (e.g., feature models), sampling strategies (e.g., uniform, random), cost-effective measurements (e.g., incremental build of software configurations), and dimensionality reduction methods (e.g., transfer learning, feature selection, software debloating).
I will finally argue that deep variability is both the problem and solution of frictionless reproducibility, calling the software science community to develop new methods and tools to manage variability and foster reproducibility in software systems.
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Electronic effects (inductive effects, electron donation) have a large impact on reactivity.
Large groups adjacent to the carbonyl will slow the rate of reaction.
Neutral nucleophiles can also add to carbonyls, although their additions are generally slower and more reversible. Acid catalysis is sometimes employed to increase the rate of addition.
EWOCS-I: The catalog of X-ray sources in Westerlund 1 from the Extended Weste...Sérgio Sacani
Context. With a mass exceeding several 104 M⊙ and a rich and dense population of massive stars, supermassive young star clusters
represent the most massive star-forming environment that is dominated by the feedback from massive stars and gravitational interactions
among stars.
Aims. In this paper we present the Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey (EWOCS) project, which aims to investigate
the influence of the starburst environment on the formation of stars and planets, and on the evolution of both low and high mass stars.
The primary targets of this project are Westerlund 1 and 2, the closest supermassive star clusters to the Sun.
Methods. The project is based primarily on recent observations conducted with the Chandra and JWST observatories. Specifically,
the Chandra survey of Westerlund 1 consists of 36 new ACIS-I observations, nearly co-pointed, for a total exposure time of 1 Msec.
Additionally, we included 8 archival Chandra/ACIS-S observations. This paper presents the resulting catalog of X-ray sources within
and around Westerlund 1. Sources were detected by combining various existing methods, and photon extraction and source validation
were carried out using the ACIS-Extract software.
Results. The EWOCS X-ray catalog comprises 5963 validated sources out of the 9420 initially provided to ACIS-Extract, reaching a
photon flux threshold of approximately 2 × 10−8 photons cm−2
s
−1
. The X-ray sources exhibit a highly concentrated spatial distribution,
with 1075 sources located within the central 1 arcmin. We have successfully detected X-ray emissions from 126 out of the 166 known
massive stars of the cluster, and we have collected over 71 000 photons from the magnetar CXO J164710.20-455217.
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
The use of Nauplii and metanauplii artemia in aquaculture (brine shrimp).pptxMAGOTI ERNEST
Although Artemia has been known to man for centuries, its use as a food for the culture of larval organisms apparently began only in the 1930s, when several investigators found that it made an excellent food for newly hatched fish larvae (Litvinenko et al., 2023). As aquaculture developed in the 1960s and ‘70s, the use of Artemia also became more widespread, due both to its convenience and to its nutritional value for larval organisms (Arenas-Pardo et al., 2024). The fact that Artemia dormant cysts can be stored for long periods in cans, and then used as an off-the-shelf food requiring only 24 h of incubation makes them the most convenient, least labor-intensive, live food available for aquaculture (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021). The nutritional value of Artemia, especially for marine organisms, is not constant, but varies both geographically and temporally. During the last decade, however, both the causes of Artemia nutritional variability and methods to improve poorquality Artemia have been identified (Loufi et al., 2024).
Brine shrimp (Artemia spp.) are used in marine aquaculture worldwide. Annually, more than 2,000 metric tons of dry cysts are used for cultivation of fish, crustacean, and shellfish larva. Brine shrimp are important to aquaculture because newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii (larvae) provide a food source for many fish fry (Mozanzadeh et al., 2021). Culture and harvesting of brine shrimp eggs represents another aspect of the aquaculture industry. Nauplii and metanauplii of Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, play a crucial role in aquaculture due to their nutritional value and suitability as live feed for many aquatic species, particularly in larval stages (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021).
3D Hybrid PIC simulation of the plasma expansion (ISSS-14)
Co-infection of epithelial cells established from the upper and lower bovine respiratory tract with bovine respiratory syncytial virus and bacteria
1. PUTU EKA SUDARYATMA
Graduate School of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine;
Laboratory of Veterinary Microbiology,
University of Miyazaki
Co-infection of epithelial cells established from
the upper and lower bovine respiratory tract with
bovine respiratory syncytial virus and bacteria
Dissertation defense, 2020/07/28
3. USA
• US $500 million per year
• 70-80% morbidity (Hilton et. al., 2014)
JAPAN
•41% cases in beef and dairy cattle
•(MAFF-Japan, 2016)
AUSTRALIA
•50% death calves with 70% severe clinical
sign cases (Sackett et. al., 2006)
IRAN
•50% respiratory pathogen infection in
dairy cattle (Shirvani et. al, 2011)
Economic losses
Bovine Respiratory Diseases Complex
(BRDC)
8. Multi-pathogens Virus & Bacteria
V & V
10%
B & B
40%
Virus
&
Bacteria
50%
BRSV + PM
17%
BVDV + PM
15%
BoHV + PM
15%
BVDV + MB 3%
Pattern of Bovine Respiratory Multi-pathogens
(Nakamura, Thesis, 2018)
9. 0
25
50
75
100
24 48 72
BRSV infection increased P. multocida adherences
to human epithelial cells
0
25
50
75
100
24 48 72
Bacteria/cell
hpi
*
*
A549
* *
HEp-2
P. multocida
Uninfected
BRSV-infected
(72-hpi)
(Sudaryatma et al., Vet. Microbiol., 2018)
BRSV-infected
Uninfected
10. ?
We still have a big question about
BRSV and P. multocida interaction in cattle..???
11. BRSV and P. multocida interaction in cattle
Bovine respiratory epithelial cells
field cases
in vitro
(human cells)
Objective
12. “Japanese black cattle”
(Takasaki Meat Inspection Centre, Miyazaki)
Trachea
(bTEC)
Bronchus
(bBEC)
Lung (bLEC)
Establishment of Bovine Respiratory Epithelial Cells
(BRECs)
13. Primary
BRECs
Purification of epithelial cells from primary BRECs
Different-trypsinization times Pre-plating
remove
by washing
2nd Trypsinized,
15 mins
1st Trypsinized,
5 mins
Plating,
2 h
23. What factor related with P. multocida
adherences in upper and lower respiratory
tract after infected with BRSV..???
?
24. HRSV infection increased S. pneumoniae
adherence, by upregulated:
• ICAM-1
• CEACAM-1
• PAF-R
(Avadhanula et al., 2006; Yokota et al, 2012)
Influenza A virus (H1N1) infection increased
S. pneumoniae adherence, by upregulated:
• PAF-R
(Avadhanula et al., 2006)
Human coronavirus (HCoV-NL63) infection
increased S. pneumoniae adherence, by
upregulated:
• PAF-R
(Golda et al., 2011)
Human rhinovirus (RV-16) infection
increased S. pneumoniae adherence, by
upregulated:
• PAF-R
• CEACAM-1
• Fibrobectin
(Ishizuka et al., 2011; Wang et al., 2009)
Human metapneumovirus infection
increased S. pneumoniae adherence, by
upregulated:
• PAF-R
• CEACAM
(Lai et al., 2016)
Factor related to bacteria adherent in human respiratory diseases
28. Schematic model of severe pneumonia
by co-infection BRSV and P. multocida
“Gateway”
BRSV
PAF-R
ICAM-1
Pasteurella multocida
29. Differences in susceptibility of BRECs to BRDC-
related pathogens shed new light upon the
mechanism of severe pneumonia in cattle
Conclusion
30. Summary of PhD course research
(Sudaryatma et al., 2018)
BRSV increased PM adherence
in human epithelial cells.
Bovine respiratory cells?
(Sudaryatma et al., 2019)
Differences susceptibility of BRECs infected with
BRSV to response of PM adherence in bovine
respiratory cells.
What factor related to differences susceptibility BRSV
infection in upper and lower respiratory tract
(Sudaryatma et al., 2020)
(Sudaryatma et al., 2020)
31. Acknowledgments
PhD supervisors:
Tamaki Okabayashi
Yoshitaka Goto
Ryuichiro Atarashi
Members of:
Lab. Veterinary Microbiology, UoM
CADIC and staff
Bambang Foundations
PPI Miyazaki
Special Thanks:
MEXT, Japan
Bambang Pontjo P.
Hirohisa Mekata
Meiko Kubo
Akatsuki Saito
Naoaki Misawa