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What was the concept proposed by Aristotle and Erasistratus to explain the cause of diseases?
What was the concept proposed by Aristotle and Erasistratus to explain the cause of diseases?
Who is credited with coining the term 'animalcules' for microorganisms?
Who is credited with coining the term 'animalcules' for microorganisms?
What is the term for the process by which microorganisms cause fermentation and spoilage?
What is the term for the process by which microorganisms cause fermentation and spoilage?
Who developed the diphtheria antitoxin?
Who developed the diphtheria antitoxin?
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What is the term for the study of microorganisms that live within or on the human body?
What is the term for the study of microorganisms that live within or on the human body?
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What is the name of the postulates formulated by Robert Koch to establish the causality of microorganisms and disease?
What is the name of the postulates formulated by Robert Koch to establish the causality of microorganisms and disease?
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What is the main advantage of covalent binding over physical adsorption?
What is the main advantage of covalent binding over physical adsorption?
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Which method involves trapping enzymes within a matrix or gel?
Which method involves trapping enzymes within a matrix or gel?
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What is the purpose of using bifunctional reagents in cross-linking?
What is the purpose of using bifunctional reagents in cross-linking?
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What is the advantage of using affinity tagging in enzyme immobilization?
What is the advantage of using affinity tagging in enzyme immobilization?
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What is the main benefit of using nanoparticles in enzyme immobilization?
What is the main benefit of using nanoparticles in enzyme immobilization?
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What is the purpose of microencapsulation in enzyme immobilization?
What is the purpose of microencapsulation in enzyme immobilization?
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Study Notes
Ancient Era (3000 BCE - 500 CE)
- Early observations of microorganisms by ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians and Greeks
- Aristotle (384-322 BCE) and Erasistratus (304-250 BCE) proposed the concept of "bad air" or "miasma" as the cause of diseases
Microscope and the Discovery of Microorganisms (1590-1676)
- Zacharias Janssen (1580s) and Hans Jansen (1590s) invent the compound microscope
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) discovers microorganisms using his handmade microscopes
- Observes bacteria, yeast, and protists
- Coins the term "animalcules" for microorganisms
Germ Theory of Disease (1676-1881)
- Francesco Redi (1626-1697) proposes the concept of biogenesis (living organisms arise from other living organisms)
- Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) develops the germ theory of disease
- Demonstrates that microorganisms cause fermentation and spoilage
- Develops vaccination techniques
- Robert Koch (1843-1910) formulates Koch's postulates to establish the causality of microorganisms and disease
Golden Age of Microbiology (1881-1920s)
- Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur lay the foundation for modern microbiology
- Emil von Behring (1854-1917) develops the diphtheria antitoxin
- Elie Metchnikoff (1845-1916) discovers phagocytosis and the role of immune cells
- Paul Ehrlich (1854-1915) develops the concept of chemotherapy
Modern Era (1920s-present)
- Antibiotics and vaccines become widely used
- Molecular biology and genetics are applied to microbiology
- Microbiome research emerges as a significant area of study
- Advances in microscopy, spectroscopy, and other technologies enable new discoveries
Ancient Era (3000 BCE - 500 CE)
- Ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians and Greeks, made early observations of microorganisms
- Aristotle and Erasistratus proposed the concept of "bad air" or "miasma" as the cause of diseases between 384-322 BCE and 304-250 BCE, respectively
Microscope and the Discovery of Microorganisms (1590-1676)
- Zacharias Janssen and Hans Jansen invented the compound microscope in the 1580s and 1590s, respectively
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek discovered microorganisms using his handmade microscopes, observing bacteria, yeast, and protists
- Van Leeuwenhoek coined the term "animalcules" for microorganisms between 1632-1723
Germ Theory of Disease (1676-1881)
- Francesco Redi proposed the concept of biogenesis, stating that living organisms arise from other living organisms, between 1626-1697
- Louis Pasteur developed the germ theory of disease, demonstrating that microorganisms cause fermentation and spoilage
- Pasteur developed vaccination techniques and proved that microorganisms cause disease
- Robert Koch formulated Koch's postulates to establish the causality of microorganisms and disease between 1843-1910
Golden Age of Microbiology (1881-1920s)
- Robert Koch and Louis Pasteur laid the foundation for modern microbiology
- Emil von Behring developed the diphtheria antitoxin between 1854-1917
- Elie Metchnikoff discovered phagocytosis and the role of immune cells between 1845-1916
- Paul Ehrlich developed the concept of chemotherapy between 1854-1915
Modern Era (1920s-present)
- Antibiotics and vaccines became widely used
- Molecular biology and genetics were applied to microbiology
- Microbiome research emerged as a significant area of study
- Advances in microscopy, spectroscopy, and other technologies enabled new discoveries
Enzyme Immobilization Methods
- Enzyme immobilization increases enzyme stability, reusability, and efficiency by attaching enzymes to a surface or within a matrix.
Categorization of Immobilization Methods
- Enzyme immobilization methods can be categorized into six types: physical adsorption, covalent binding, entrapment, cross-linking, affinity tagging, and microencapsulation.
Physical Adsorption
- Enzymes bind to a surface through weak interactions (e.g., van der Waals, hydrophobic).
- This method is simple and reversible.
- Physical adsorption can be affected by pH, temperature, and ionic strength.
Covalent Binding
- Enzymes are covalently linked to a surface or matrix.
- This method is stronger and more stable than physical adsorption.
- Covalent binding requires functional groups on the surface and enzyme.
Entrapment
- Enzymes are trapped within a matrix or gel.
- Entrapment prevents enzyme leakage and provides a microenvironment.
- Examples of entrapment methods include sol-gel, polymeric gels, and liposomes.
Cross-Linking
- Enzymes are cross-linked to each other or a surface using bifunctional reagents.
- Cross-linking forms a stable and rigid structure.
- This method can be used in combination with other methods.
Affinity Tagging
- Enzymes are tagged with a specific ligand or antibody.
- Affinity tagging allows for specific binding to a surface or matrix.
- This method enables easy recovery and reusability.
Microencapsulation
- Enzymes are encapsulated within microspheres or liposomes.
- Microencapsulation protects enzymes from the environment and provides a controlled release.
- This method can be used for targeted delivery and slow release.
Nanoparticle-Based Immobilization
- Enzymes are attached to nanoparticles (e.g., gold, silica).
- This method provides a high surface area and stability.
- Nanoparticle-based immobilization enables targeting and controlled release.
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Learn about the early observations of microorganisms by ancient civilizations and the discovery of microorganisms through the invention of the microscope.
