In this dissertation we present the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles of Mn1-xZnxCr2O4 e Cu1-xNixCr2O4 (0 x 1,0) compounds prepared by coprecipitation method. These compounds were characterized by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy measurement at room temperature. The CuCr2O4 and NiCr2O4 chromites, produced by solid state reaction method, were studied by ac susceptibility and magnetization as a function of temperature and magnetic field. The nanometric powders chromites have lattice parameters, which are consistent with those reported for the bulk materials in the literature. The average sizes of the particles were calculated from the Scherrer's equation and compared with the size obtained by scanning electron microscopy. We noticed an increase in the average size of particles with increasing temperature calcination. The variation of the lattice parameters in the Cu1-xNixCr2O4 system doped with Ni (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) allows identifying two regions, being a tetragonal and another cubic. The CuCr2O4 and the Cu1-xNixCr2O4 system display tetragonal symmetries, due to the Jahn-Teller effect in oxygen tetrahedral, however the cubic is NiCr2O4 at room temperature. The x-ray diffraction results in Mn1-xZnxCr2O4 system associated with Rieltveld refinement analyses, show that the samples with (0 ≤ x ≤ 1) have x-ray diffraction pattern similar (cubic symmetric and space group Fd3m), confirmed by Rietveld refinement, thus indicating that the main phase of the system as a whole remains unchanged with the replacement of Mn by Zn. Magnetic measurements were carried out with a SQUID magnetometer (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device) display a ferrimagnetic behavior for the CuCr2O4 bulk compound with a transition temperature TC = 122 K. The magnetic field dependence of the magnetization for the CuCr2O4 indicates an average magnetic of de 0.15 mB /per unit formula at 2 K which is smaller than the expected value for ferrimagnetic arrangement of Cr3+ and Cu2+ ions. We can explain the low value of saturate moment due to the triangular arrangement of spins. Cr3+ on the 001 planes are aligned parallel and opposite to Cr3+in adjacent planes yielding a net moment from the Cr3+ sublattices. The Cu2+ sublattice couples antiferromagnetically to the net moment of the Cr3+ sublattices creating a triangular configuration of spins. The coercive field at 2 K is approximately 2 kOe . Measurements of magnetization as a function of temperature for the NiCr2O4 show two magnet transitions in Tc = 75 k and Ts = 30 k, a related to a component ferrimagnetic (longitudinal) and another the antiferromagnetic component (transversal). From Magnetization versus field curves at 2 K we obtained the saturation magnetization 0.25 mB/ formula unit, less than the expected value of 1.2 mB/ formula unit. This decrease in magnetization at 2 K is due to the longitudinal component of the magnetic moment on the A site-(Ni2+) be larger than that of B site-(Cr3+). / Nesta dissertação apresenta-se a síntese das nanopartículas magnéticas dos sistemas Mn1-xZnxCr2O4 e Cu1-xNixCr2O4 (0 x 1,0) produzidas pelo método de coprecipitação. Estes compostos foram caracterizados por medida de difração de raios X e microscopia eletrônica de varredura à temperatura ambiente.As cromitas de CuCr2O4 e NiCr2O4, produzidas pelo método de reação de estado solido, tiveram suas propriedades magnéticas estudadas por magnetização e susceptibilidade ac em função da temperatura. As cromitas nanométricas apresentam parâmetros de rede, consistentes com os da forma bulk , reportados na literatura. Os tamanhos médios das partículas foram calculados a partir da equação de Scherrer e confrontados com o tamanho obtido por microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Percebemos um aumento no tamanho médio das partículas com o aumento da temperatura de calcinação. A variação dos parâmetros de rede do sistema Cu1-xNixCr2O4 dopado com Ni (0≤x≤1) permite identificar duas regiões de fases diferentes, a tetragonal e a cúbica. O CuCr2O4 e suas substituições por Ni apresentam simetrias tetragonais, devido ao efeito Jahn-Teller nos tetraedros de oxigênio, porém o NiCr2O4 é cúbico à temperatura ambiente. Os resultados de difração de raios X para o sistema Mn1-xZnxCr2O4 associados às análises de refinamento Rieltveld, mostram que as amostras com (0≤x≤1) possuem padrão de difração de raios-x similar (simetria cúbica e grupo espacial Fd3m), confirmadas por refinamento Rietveld, indicando assim que a fase principal para o sistema como um todo permanece inalterada com a substituição do Mn por Zn. Medidas magnéticas feitas com um magnetômetro SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device) exibem um comportamento ferrimagnético para o composto CuCr2O4 massivo com uma temperatura de transição TC= 122 K. A dependência da magnetização com o campo magnético para o CuCr2O4 indica um momento magnético de 0.15mB por fórmula unitária em 2K o qual é menor que o valor esperado do ordenamento ferrimagnético dos íons Cr3+ e Cu2+. Podemos explicar o baixo valor do momento de saturação devido ao arranjo triangular dos spins. Os Cr3+ no plano 001 são alinhados paralelos e opostos aos Cr3+ dos planos adjacentes produzindo um momento resultante de Cr3+ das subredes. A subrede do Cu2+ forma pares antiferromagneticamente com o momento da subrede Cr3+ criando uma configuração triangular dos spins. O campo coercivo é de aproximadamente 2 kOe. Medidas de magnetização em função da temperatura para o NiCr2O4 mostram duas transições magneticas em Tc = 75K e Ts = 30K, uma relacionada a uma componente ferrimagnético (longitudinal) e outra a componente antiferromagnética (transversal). Da dependência da magnetização (M) com o campo (H), obtivemos a magnetização de saturação de 0.25 mB/ fórmula unitária a 2K, valor menor do que o esperado 1.2 mB/ fórmula unitária. Esta diminuição na magnetização medida a 2K é devido a componente longitudinal do momento magnético no sítio-A (Ni2+) ser maior do que a do sítio-B (Cr3+).

Isolation of plant DNA is complicated due to the presence of polyphenols, polysaccharides and other metabolites, that are isolated together with DNA. These compounds can affect the yield and quality of DNA and can inhibit a polymerase chain reaction (PCR). A modern, simple, and fast method of DNA isolation in molecular biology laboratories is magnetic separation based on reversible DNA immobilization on magnetic particles. These methods allow to obtain DNA of high quality and purity. In the experimental part, magnetic microparticles PGMA 2 mg/ml and magnetic nanoparticles functionalized by polylysine (PLL) 0,2 mg/ml were used for isolation of plant DNA from vegetables (carrots), fruits (pear, apple, lemon, mango) and heat treated food products for children (Hami first carrot, Nestlé fruit pocket, dmBIO pear carrot apple, Hello fruit snack with apples and Hello fruity snack with mango). The efficiency of separation of magnetic particles with bound DNA using a magnetic needle and a magnetic separator were compared. The quality and quantity of isolated DNA were verified by spectrophotometric analysis. The amplificability of isolated DNA was tested in a conventional PCR using primers specific for plant ribosomal DNA (rDNA). PCR products were analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis. Major fluorescent bands were of 700, 350 and 220 bp corresponding to three different rDNA amplicons. DNA was isolated from heat treated food products for children in a PCR-ready quality. Only 220 bp long PCR products were detected, that indicated DNA degradation. The identity of PCR products was determined by restriction fragment lenght analysis (RFLP) using NlaIII enzyme cutting the rDNA subregion (ITS1) of Daucus carota (carrot). The digestion profiles were in a good agreement with those predicted from bioinformatic analysis confirming, thus, the specificity of the developed PCR method.

The isolation of high quality DNA is nessecary for many molecular biology applications. However, plant DNA contains high amonts of polysaccharides, polyphenols and various secondary metabolites, which decrease yield and quality of isolated DNA. The aim of this study was preparation of samples and different food matrices for DNA isolation DNA by magnetic particles. It was about 5 species of vegetable and 10 species of processed plant food. Homogenization of samples was performed in CTAB buffer. Isolation of plant DNA was performed by magnetic particles covered with carboxyl groups. All DNAs were isolated in conventional PCR qualities using primers for 700 bp amplicons, in the case of heat processed products for 220 bp ampilicons and for real time PCR. The efficiancy of separation of magnetic particles with DNA by magnetic separator and magnetic needle was compared. It was find out that DNA of higher purity was isolated using magnetic needle. The micromethod of isolation of plant DNA from homogenates with CTAB with magnetic particles is suitable for different processed food.

This thesis focused on the probiotic bacteria, DNA isolated from these bacteria by three different methods and the effect of isolation on DNA identification using molecular biological methods. Probiotic bacteria are an important part of human intestinal tract. They have an important role in the function of the immune system due to adhesion to the mucosa of the intestinal flora. They create a inhostile environment for pathogens. Probiotic bacteria are commonly taken in the food like dairy products or food supplements. However, overuse of antibiotics is at risk of passing on the intrinsic resistance that probiotic bacteria have to the pathogenic bacteria. The intrinsic resistence they have to maintain the natural homeostasis of the intestinal tract. It is important to effectively identify risky probiotic bacteria that have the ability to transmit resistance to eliminate their presence in food and dietary supplements. Three methods of DNA isolation like phenol extraction method, magnetic particle isolation and commercial kit isolation were used in the experimental part. DNA was isolated from three dietary supplements, namely Biopron 9 premium, Linex forte and GS Lactobacily forte 21. The purity and concentration of the isolated DNA was detected spectrophotometrically. The presence of individual DNA strains in dietary supplements was confirmed by real-time polymerase chain reaction. The best method of isolation in terms of purity and concentration of isolated DNA was evaluated by RT-PCR and spectrophotometry using a commercial kit isolation method.

In this work the functionalised magnetic particles were tested with streptavidin to selective DNA isolation. The method of selective DNA isolation was tested by using DNA probiotic strain Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei CCDM 211/06. A test was done on the biotinyl oligonucleotic particles, which was immobilised by containing streptavidin and it was used like a DNA probe for isolation complementary DNA chain by means of DNA/DNA hybridization. The primer R 5´ bio and the biotinyl denatured specific PCR product were tested for species Lb. paracasei as a DNA probe. These following experimental conditions were optimized for selective DNA isolation: temperature and time of hybridization, amount of DNA and the release of DNA from microspheres. Isolation of DNA was verified by PCR with specific generic primers. The specific generic PCR product was amplified in extent 250 bp, which was detected by using electrophoresis in agarose gel. This optimized method was successfully used in selective isolation of DNA Lactobacillus from a complementary sample of supplementary food (BIFI pangamin).

Microbial DNA was isolated from lysed cells of Lactobacillus genus in probiotic products. Reversible adsorption DNA on the surface of carboxyl coated nonporous poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate-co-glycidyl methacrylate) (P(HEMA-co-GMA)) magnetic particles and silicagel coated manganase Perovskite nanoparticles. DNA was adsorbed on the surface of the particles in the presence of 16 % poly(ethylenglycol) (PEG 6000) and 2 M sodium chloride (NaCl) concentrations. The adsorbed DNA was released from particles by low ionic strength TE buffer (pH= 8.0). The quality of isolated DNA was checked by spectrofotometric measurement and PCR amplification. DNA samples isolated using magnetic particles and phenol extraction method (control method) were PCR-ready. The DNA isolated from lysed cells of probiotic products was quantificated in real-time qPCR.

Probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are very often used in food procesing industry, such as milk products, cheese and fermentsd salami production in nova days. In diploma thesis were tested symbiotic food supplements from different producers. Bacterial DNA was isolated from crude cell lysates of six food suplements by magnetic particles P(HEMA-co-GMA). PCR-ready DNAs were isolated. from all products The detection of Bifidobacterium bacteria identified by PCR was in agreement with those declared by the manufacturers. Magnetic particles with immobilized antibodies against Bifidobacterium were used in the next part of thesis. These particles were used for the isolation of target cells from two products with cell identification by genus specific PCR.

Magnetically driven separation techniques using magnetic solid carriers are one of modern methods to speed up and facilitate the previously used separation and purification procedures. The use of magnetic particles in biology imposes strict requirements on physical, and chemical properties of the particles, including low toxicity, biocompatibility and non-interference with the chemical environment in diagnostics. The aim of this study was to evaluate carboxyl-functionalised magnetic non-porous P(HEMA-co-GMA), P(HEMA-co-EDMA), PGMA, silica-coated lanthanum manganese peroskvite La0.75Sr0.25MnO3 and thermosensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) microspheres – P(NIPAAm) for DNA isolation from different types of complex food and environmental samples containing PCR inhibitors. The solid-phase reversible immobilisation (SPRI) of nucleid acids on microsphere surface and the release of adsorbed DNA were optimised. DNA from real samples (milk products and probiotic food suplements, mouse faeces) was apparently adsorbed on solid particles from the aqueous phase system composed of 16% PEG 6000 and 2M NaCl. The conditions of the subsequent release absorbed DNA to the elution buffer (pH of elution buffer, temperature and time of elution) were optimized. The quality of eluted DNA and the presence of target DNA were examined by PCR and q-PCR using domain-specific Bacteria and genus-specific Lactobacillus primer set. Real-time PCR was used for an estimation of the PCR interference by comparing the amplification efficiencies of purified DNA containing solid nanoparticles with the DNA standards free of any nanoparticles

In the food industry, it is important to correctly identify the species of bacteria and thier properties so that they can be used as a probiotic in dietary supplements. This is performed using DNA diagnostics. In the experimental part, the DNA from four probiotic dietary supplements for children was isolated. Magnetic particles P(HEMA-co-GMA) were tested for isolation. Isolated DNA was amplified by PCR and the presence of DNA of genus Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Bacillus was demonstrated in the products according to the data declared by the manufacturer. The presence of species L.acidophilus, B.animalis in accordance with the data on the product has been demonstrated by PCR with species specific primers. Using PCR, the presence of L.casei, which was declared by the manufacturer, has not been proven in one product at given experimental conditions.

Tau protein, a microtubule-associated protein localized in axonal projections of neurons, is a key molecule in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common cause of dementia in the elderly population. Tau belongs to the group of natively unfolded proteins without globular structure and is prone to numerous posttranslational modifications (PTMs). Under pathological conditions, abnormal PTMs and misfolding of tau protein occurs and leads to oligomerization and aggregation into paired helical filaments forming neurofibrillary tangles, the histopathological hallmark of AD. Currently available drugs applied in AD treatment can only slow the disease progression and those, which halt the AD-specific neurodegenerative processes, are still missing. Very promising and evolving therapeutic approach is immunotherapy, and even immunomodulation by administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) products, a reservoir of natural antibodies from the plasma of healthy donors, has been already tested. The discovery of naturally occurring antibodies directed to tau (nTau-Abs) in body fluids of both AD and healthy subjects and their presence in IVIG begin the investigation of their therapeutic potential. Considering a wide range of possible modifications of tau and of various tau species (oligomers,...