NEW Publication – Sugar Alcohol to Save Teeth

In this new research, Abdullah Al Loman and Dr. Lu-Kwang Ju conclude that arabitol (a low calorie alternative sweetener) can prevent bacteria from causing tooth damage (dental carries).  Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus salivarius and Streptococcus sobrinus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Lactobacillus fermentum were tested (common oral bacteria). Inhibition to was first tested with 1% arabitol and glucose as the …

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New Publication – Stationary phase cellulase production to save 60% of cost

We have found a way to reduce the cost of cellulase by up to 60% by creating a stationary phase cellulase production.  Cellulase is a critical enzyme used in biofuel, textile, and paper industries.  Typically, this enzyme is made by growing a fungus, Trichoderma reesei, in a submerged or solid state fermentation.  The …

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New Publication – Polygalacturonase and Pectinase Test Methods

In this publication, we discuss methods for the “…consistent and efficient assays for polygalacturonase and pectinase activities, using polygalacturonic acid and citrus pectin…” This study was designed around enzymes produced by Aspergillus niger and Trichoderma reesei. Each test culture was grown with different inducing carbon sources. Then, multiple experiments tracked …

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