Characterization of lipopolysaccharides present in settled house dust

Article Abstract:

Results show that longer-chain 3-hydroxy fatty acids are predominan in house dust than that of short-chain acids, but the latter are associated with the endotoxin activity. Furthermore, kitchen dust contains the highest short-chain 3-hydroxy fatty acids and the highest endotoxin activities, whereas the bed dust mostly contained long-chain 3-hydroxy fatty acids, the highest lipopolysaccharides.

United States, Residential Building Construction, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, Chemical preparations, not elsewhere classified, Fatty Acids & Derivatives, Housing incl Mobile Homes, Housing, Environmental aspects, Dwellings, Endotoxins, Statistics, Statistics (Data), Fatty acids, Dust, Indoor air pollution

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Characterization of UVC light sensitivity of vaccinia virus

Article Abstract:

The characterization of the susceptibility of an important orthopoxvirus to upper-room 254-nm germicidal UV (UVC) exposure is presented. It provides an essential scientific basis for the design of effective upper-room UVC installations for the prevention of airborne infection transmission of smallpox virus.

Science & research, Research, Genetic aspects, Ultraviolet radiation, Control, Disease susceptibility, Smallpox, DNA replication

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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay specific for (1 to 6) branched, (1 to 3)-beta-D-glucan detection in environmental samples

Article Abstract:

Researchers describe an assay that can detect (1 to 6) branched, (1 to 3)-beta-D-glucans in environmental samples. These microbial compounds can cause an inflammatory reaction in the respiratory tract if inhaled.

Evaluation, Biopolymers, Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

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