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Research was conducted to examine a new, sensitive, inexpensive and rapid bioassay for the detection of the emetic toxin of Bacillus cereus. The novel bioassay is based on the motility loss of boar spermatozoa upon 24 h of exposure to emetic B cereus strains extracts or contaminated food. Results indicate swollen mitochondria of the paralyzed spermatozoa but no epetion of cellular ATP or damage to plasma membrane integrity was observed.
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Water-damaged sites of indoor buildings are heavily colonized by Stachybotrys chartarum, Penicillium, Aspergillus, gram-negative bacteria, mycobacteria and endotoxins. Water extracts of gypsum liners from a water-damaged site show the presence of endotoxins and beta-D-glucan. The methanol extracts of water-damaged gypsum liner contain satratoxin, paralyzing the motility of boar spermatozoa at low concentrations.
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A study was conducted to determine bacterial strains that facilitate emetic toxin production. Bacterial strains of Baccilus cereus, Baccillus anthracis, Bacillus licheniformis, Baccillus mycoides, Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus thuringiensis, Brevibacillus agri, Paenibacillus macerans and Paenibacillus polymyxa were evaluated. Results indicate that only strains of Bacillus cereus exhibit cytotoxicity.
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