The genome sequence of the hyperthermophilic bacterium Thermotoga maritima encodes a number of glycosyl hydrolases. Many of these enzymes have been shown in vitro to degrade specific glycosides that presumably serve as carbon and energy sources for the organism. However, because of the broad substrate specificity of many glycosyl hydrolases, it is difficult to determine the physiological substr...

OBJECTIVE Thickening of formula feedings is part of the therapeutic approach for gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in infants. However, its mechanism of action, especially regarding the occurrence of nonacid (pH >4) GER, has not yet been clearly described. The aim of this randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study was to examine the influence of formula thickened with carob (St. John's bread) b...

The objective of this study is to develop a dairy dessert produced with whey at different ratios and carob powder (5%). Five samples prepared by milk: (v/v) were as follows: 100:0, 75:25, 50:50, 25:75 0:100. Dessert analyzed in terms some physiochemical, color, textural sensory properties on the 1st, 7th 14th days storage. It was determined that use significantly affected titratable acidity, wa...

Dry remains of the herbal species plantain ( Plantago major ), wormwood Artemisia vulgaris ) and reed grass Calamagrostis acutiflora were used as a natural source for isolation β- mannanase producing strains. They isolated by using carob gum single carbon energy. Each chosen plant was found to be colonized with dominant epiphytic group microorganism, although plants had been collected in same l...

Seasonal variations in leaf nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium concentrations were studied in a mature carob (Ceratonia siliqua L. cv "Mulata") orchard subjected to a 4-year irrigation and fertilization experiment. Three irrigation regimes (0, 50 and 100%), based on the evaporation values obtained from a class A pan, were tested in combination with two nitrogen (N) supply regimes in which 21 kg...

BACKGROUND/AIMS Natural honey has many biological activities including protective effect against toxic materials. The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effect of carob honey against lead-induced hepato-renal toxicity and lead-induced anemia in rabbits. METHODS Twenty four male rabbits were allocated into four groups six rabbits each; group 1: control group, received distilled w...