Malaria remains a significant public health challenge despite advancements in treatment and prevention. The interaction between the malaria parasite and human red blood cells (RBCs) leads to the evolution of RBC disorders that offer protection against malaria. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of RBC disorders from archived DNA samples collected from malaria-endemic and non-endem…
Pediococcus acidilactici has gained research interest due to its potent probiotic characteristics. However, it has low survivability in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Thus, spray drying is commonly used to improve its survival. Although current studies obtained high spray drying encapsulation efficiency, further evaluation of its survival during GIT and viability during storage is no…
Southeast Asian Ovalocytosis (SAO) is a hereditary genetic disorder caused by a 27 bp deletion in the SLC4A1 gene, leading to a disrupted folding at the extracellular face of the SLC4A1 protein in the red blood cell (RBC) membrane. SAO is an autosomal dominant disorder where heterozygous individuals are asymptomatic and homozygous SAO are considered embryonic lethal. SAO can be observed microsc…
Plastics such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyurethane (PU) are utilized extensively in all sectors of life due to their versatility, durability, and low cost. However, its poor degradability has led to plastic waste accumulation worldwide, making it a major source of pollution. Recently, there has been growing interest in microbial plastic degradation as a promising strategy to …
Pediococcus acidilactici is a lactic acid bacteria that has been found on many fermented foods around the world, showing its capability as a starter culture. It is gaining research interest due to its probiotic potential that can provide additional health benefits, further increasing its value as starter culture. Starter cultures are typically commercialized in powder form, with one of the …