1.0VRIIChttps://vriic.usach.clComunicaciones VRIIChttps://vriic.usach.cl/index.php/author/adminvridei/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="Rj5D4fYrpi"><a href="https://vriic.usach.cl/index.php/laboratory-of-molecular-microbiology/">Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://vriic.usach.cl/index.php/laboratory-of-molecular-microbiology/embed/#?secret=Rj5D4fYrpi" width="600" height="338" title="“Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology” — VRIIC" data-secret="Rj5D4fYrpi" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! 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In addition, it focuses on the identification, cloning, expression and purification of extremophilic enzymes for their application in the biotechnological industry. The laboratory is also specialized in biocatalysis and biotransformations, centering on the use of glycosidases for revaluing residues. Its research includes the study, development and optimization of the synthesis of high added-value compounds from carbohydrates, using biocatalyzer and reaction engineering strategies. Some of the laboratory’s active research lines are galacto-oligosaccharide and alkyl-galactoside synthesis, both with prebiotic applications and applications in the production of non-toxic and biodegradable tensoactives. LÍNEA DE INVESTIGACIÓN Enzymatic Biocatalysis Biotransformations Process simulation and optimization Nanostructures biosynthesis using metalloid- and metal-reducing flavoproteins Identification and production of extremophiles’ enzymes EQUIPMENT Total surface of 95 m2 divided into a room for cultures, microorganism handling and storage, a washing/sterilization room, and laboratory tables for the simultaneous work of 12-15 students 2 Coy anaerobic chambers (25 and 37 °C) Microcentrifuges, refrigerated centrifuges -20 and -80 ° freezers/ultrafreezers, refrigerators, refrigerated cabinets Laminar flow hoods DNA and electrophoresis full equipment (vertical and horizontal) Fraction collectors Thermoregulated baths UV transilluminator High resolution photographic camera Culture incubators and sterilizing ovens Gel drier High voltage and conventional power supplies Electroporator Amicon protein concentration device 4 orbital agitators Sterilizers Gradient thermocyclers HPLC UV- detector, spectophotometer and 2 ELISA TECAN Infinite M200 PRO readers (aerobic and anaerobic) Minifors 2 (Infors, Switzerland) biorreactor with 6 L capacity Analytical and conventional scales Optical microscope Ultrasonic disruptor Conventional and heated magnetic agitator Vortex STAFF Dr. Felipe Arenashead of laboratory Dr. Carlos Verahead of laboratory Fernanda ContrerasPhD candidate Katherine RiveroPhD candidate Nicole NeiraAsistente de investigación Andrea San MartinPhD candidate Inaida RiveroPhD candidate Jorge TorresUndergraduate thesis student Rodrigo ValenzuelaUndergraduate thesis student CONTACT INFORMATION Correo de contacto: felipe.arenass@usach.cl – carlos.vera.v@usach.clTeléfono de contacto: +56 227181118 ADDRESSCasa Central, Primer pisoAv. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 3363, Estación Central, Santiago de Chile. TELEPHONE(+56-2) 271 80047 E-MAILcomunicaciones.vriic@usach.cl Linkedin Twitter Facebook Instagram Youtube