The Mitochondrion of Euglena gracilis.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-54910-1_2
Abstract: In the presence of oxygen, Euglena gracilis mitochondria function much like mammalian mitochondria. Under anaerobiosis, E. gracilis mitochondria perform a malonyl-CoA independent synthesis of fatty acids leading to accumulation of wax esters, which serve as… read more here.
Keywords: gracilis; mitochondrion euglena; mitochondria; biology ... See more keywords
Absorbance spectra of the hematochrome-like granules and eyespot of Euglena gracilis by scan-free absorbance spectral imaging A(x, y, λ) within the live cells
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DOI: 10.1007/s10265-019-01102-0
Abstract: Euglena gracilis has an organelle resembling hematochrome, with an appearance similar to the eyespot and the absorption band spectrally overlapped with that of the carotenoid. To discriminate the hematochrome-like granules and eyespot, scan-free, non-invasive, absorbance… read more here.
Keywords: absorbance; euglena gracilis; hematochrome like; like granules ... See more keywords
Remediation of dairy wastewater by Euglena gracilis WZSL mutant and β-glucan production
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DOI: 10.1007/s10811-020-02314-x
Abstract: According to the concept of circular economy, food industry wastewater should be considered a secondary raw material that could be exploited, thus reducing the resources escaping from the production system. We aimed to assess the… read more here.
Keywords: production; wastewater; euglena gracilis; dairy ... See more keywords
Discovery of a parallel family of euglenatide analogs in Euglena gracilis
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DOI: 10.1007/s13659-024-00490-8
Abstract: The euglenatides are a family of hybrid polyketide-nonribosomal peptides produced by the unicellular algae Euglena gracilis. These compounds have antiproliferative activity against fungal pathogens and mammalian cancer cell lines. Analysis of E. gracilis extracts revealed… read more here.
Keywords: euglena gracilis; family euglenatide; family; discovery parallel ... See more keywords
Internalization of polystyrene microplastics in Euglena gracilis and its effects on the protozoan photosynthesis and motility.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.aquatox.2021.105840
Abstract: In this study, effects of polystyrene microplastics (MPS) on Euglena gracilis were investigated via examination on its photosynthesis and motility, two typical properties of the protozoan. No adverse effects were observed after 4-d exposure except… read more here.
Keywords: polystyrene microplastics; internalization; photosynthesis motility; photosynthesis ... See more keywords
Oral administration of Euglena gracilis Z and its carbohydrate storage substance provides survival protection against influenza virus infection in mice.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.09.167
Abstract: Euglena gracilis Z is a micro-algae that is used as a food or nutritional supplement. Paramylon, the carbohydrate storage substance of Euglena gracilis Z has β-1, 3-glucan structure. Euglena gracilis Z and paramylon are reported… read more here.
Keywords: euglena; infection; euglena gracilis; virus ... See more keywords
Effect of two lignocellulose related sugar alcohols on the growth and metabolites biosynthesis of Euglena gracilis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.122950
Abstract: It is an effective solution to overcome the bottlenecks of commercial production of microalgal biomass by providing cost-effective and environment-friendly organic carbon sources for microalgal mixotrophic growth. In this study, effects of lignocellulose-related mannitol and… read more here.
Keywords: metabolites biosynthesis; lignocellulose related; euglena gracilis; growth ... See more keywords
Anti-fibrotic effect of paramylon nanofibers from the WZSL mutant of Euglena gracilis on liver damage induced by CCl4 in mice
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2018.05.021
Abstract: Abstract β-glucans, heterogeneous glucose polymers occurring in many organisms, are considered Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns (PAMPs), which upon recognition by Pattern Recognition Receptors (PRRs) present on cell membranes, trigger a broad array of reactions leading to… read more here.
Keywords: wzsl mutant; paramylon nanofibers; induced ccl4; euglena gracilis ... See more keywords
Enhanced Paramylon Production in Euglena gracilis through CRISPR/Cas9 and Its Antiaging Effects.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5c03014
Abstract: Euglena gracilis is a photosynthetic microalga that can synthesize paramylon. This study utilized CRISPR/Cas9 to knock out β-1,3-glucan phosphorylase, resulting in engineered strains to increase paramylon production. The ldp1 mutant strain produced paramylon constituting 68.20%… read more here.
Keywords: euglena gracilis; paramylon; antiaging effects; paramylon production ... See more keywords
Polygonal motion and adaptable phototaxis via flagellar beat switching in the microswimmer Euglena gracilis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41567-018-0277-7
Abstract: Biological microswimmers exhibit versatile strategies for sensing and navigating their environment, such as run-and-tumble and curvature modulation. Here, we report a striking phototactic behaviour of the microswimmer Euglena gracilis, where these eukaryotic cells swim in… read more here.
Keywords: phototaxis; microswimmer euglena; polygonal motion; euglena gracilis ... See more keywords
A chromosome-level genome assembly for the paramylon-producing microalga Euglena gracilis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41597-024-03404-y
Abstract: Euglena gracilis (E. gracilis), pivotal in the study of photosynthesis, endosymbiosis, and chloroplast development, is also an industrial microalga for paramylon production. Despite its importance, E. gracilis genome exploration faces challenges due to its intricate… read more here.
Keywords: euglena gracilis; chromosome level; gracilis; genome ... See more keywords