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Department of Bacterial Physiology

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Principal Investigator

Prof. Magdalena Popowska


E-mail: ma.popowska@uw.edu.pl
Tel.: +48 22 55 41420
Room: 419a/A

Scientific interests: microbiology, bacterial physiology, bacterial genetics, biotechnology, surface proteins of gram-positive bacteria, antibiotic resistance, resistance mechanisms, resistance plasmids, One Health Concept.

TEAM

dr. Monika Hejna ORCID Google Scholar LinkedIn
E-mail: m.hejna@uw.edu.pl
Tel. +48 22 55 41 304
Room: 304A
Scientific interests: molecular biology, cell culture, One Health concept, drug resistance, disease resistance, alternative methods of supporting immunity, food alternatives, plant bioactive molecules, antibacterial and antioxidant properties, heavy metals in agricultural soils, phytoremediation.

dr hab. Radosław Stachowiak ORCID Google Scholar  ResearchGate
E-mail: r.stachowiak@uw.edu.pl
Tel. +48 22 55 41414
Room: 414A
Scientific interests: biotechnology, molecular biology, synthetic biology, molecular basis of bacterial pathogenesis, bacterial toxins, eukaryotic cell response to infection, new methods of combating pathogens, antimicrobial peptides.

Dr. Eng. Magdalena Zalewska ORCIDGoogle Scholar ResearchGate LinkedIn
E-mail: mm.zalewska10@uw.edu.pl
Tel/ +48 22 55 41414
Pokój: 414A
Scientific interests: molecular biology, antimicrobials, antimicrobial peptides, bacteriocins, bovine mastitis, cytokines, acute phase proteins, mammary gland defense mechanisms, general and environmental microbiology, drug resistance among environmental bacteria, molecular basis of drug resistance, transfer of resistance to the food chain, “One Health” concept.

SUPPORT STAFF

 Rafał Ostrowski – Lab Manager
E-mail: rafalostrowski@uw.edu.pl
Telefon: +48 22 55 41 424
Room: 423A

 

PhD students

M.Sc. Aleksandra Błażejewska
E-mail: a.blazejewska@biol.uw.edu.pl
Tel. +48 22 55 41 320
Room: 319A

Supervisor: Prof. Magdalena Popowska
Scientific interests: environmental microbiology, molecular biology, antibiotic resistance.

M.Sc. Jakub Szmytke
E-mail: j.szmytke@uw.edu.pl
Tel. +48 22 55 41 423
Room: 423A, CNBiCh: 3.39

Supervisor: dr. Monika Hejna
Scientific interests: drug resistance, the ‘One Health’ concept, health-promoting properties of plant and algae compounds.

M.Sc. Mateusz Szadziul
E-mail: m.szadziul@uw.edu.pl

Tel. +48 22 55 41320
Room: 319A; CNBCh:  3.37

Supervisor: Prof. Magdalena Popowska
Scientific interests: environmental microbiology, drug resistance, ‘One Health’ concept, environmental protection.

M.Sc. Aleksandra Załęska
E-mail:am.zaleska2@uw.edu.pl
Room: 304A, CNBCh: pok. 3.37

Supervisor: dr. Magdalena Zaleska
Scientific interests: environmental microbiology, drug resistance, ‘One Health’ concept, bacterial plant endophytes.

The research topics of the current DBP are related to broadly understood bacterial physiology. The research team primarily investigates the mechanisms of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, detergents, and heavy metals, the function of surface proteins, and the identification of new drug targets, as well as the search for specifically active antibacterial compounds. The research primarily focuses on bacteria isolated from the natural environment (soil and water), breeding ponds, sewage treatment plants, food, and animal excrements: chicken, pig, and cattle, primarily from industrial breeding facilities. Additionally, we also conduct research on the physiology and mechanisms of pathogenesis of opportunistic pathogens: Listeria monocytogenes and Acinetobacter baumannii.

In our research, we utilize a wide range of microbiological, analytical, physiological, biochemical, molecular, and bioinformatic techniques. The topics of our bachelor’s and master’s theses are related to our current research projects.

Mechanisms of resistance to antibiotics and chemotherapeutics

This research includes: (i) the study of resistance mechanisms in bacteria living in the natural environment (soil, water) and those inhabiting sewage treatment plants, food, and the excretions of farm animals (poultry, pigs, and cattle); (ii) characterization of the resistome in natural and anthropogenically polluted environments; and (iii) analysis of plasmids carrying resistance genes, key to the dissemination of antibiotic resistance in both natural and clinical environments. Additionally, the phenomenon of co-selection is studied, including the co-occurrence of genes conferring tolerance to heavy metals.

Both cultivated bacterial strains, particularly pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria, and uncultivated strains (using high-throughput techniques) are characterized. Research is also being conducted to characterize the resistome (resistance genes) and plasmidome (resistance plasmids) of the studied environments using qPCR, ARG Smart Chips and epicPCR analyses, as well as metagenome sequencing using NGS and bioinformatics analyses.

Biodiversity of natural and anthropogenically polluted environments

These studies include metagenomic characterization of the microbiome of natural soils (e.g., forests) and soils contaminated (industrial areas) or fertilized with livestock excretions (e.g., manure). Additionally, analysis of soil contamination with xenobiotics (e.g., heavy metals) and other biochemical analyses are conducted, including determination of the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio.

Mechanisms of pathogenesis of opportunistic pathogenic bacteria

In this topic, we examine the physiology and genetics of the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes and Acinetobacter baumannii. The former is a well-known model pathogen with an extremely interesting infection cycle, enabling detailed study of the bacteria’s interactions with eukaryotic cells. In addition to well-characterized pathogenic factors, the bacterium possesses a number of different proteins, primarily those associated with the cell surface, whose role has not been fully elucidated. A. baumannii, on the other hand, is a relatively new threat; just a few decades ago, it was not considered a dangerous bacterium. This situation has changed primarily due to the very high and constantly increasing level of antibiotic resistance in this bacterium. We conduct research in tissue cultures to understand the mechanisms these bacteria use to infect eukaryotic cells and the cell’s response to infection. In our research, we primarily use model strains and their mutants, as well as environmental and clinical strains, to better understand the pathogenesis of these bacteria.

An alternative to available drugs in combating harmful microorganisms

The subject of this research is related to, among other things, the characterization of selected potential animal pathogens, phytopathogens, and endophytic bacteria. Compounds with bacteriostatic or bactericidal activity, produced by microorganisms isolated from the natural environment (e.g., bacteriocins and antibacterial peptides) or synthetic compounds (e.g., nanoparticles), are sought. Their specificity towards pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria is determined.

Searching for new targets in the murein biosynthesis pathways of Gram-positive bacteria for next-generation drugs

The primary goal of this research is to identify new targets for chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of listeriosis. This research involves characterizing selected L. monocytogenes surface proteins, including investigating the physiological role of murein hydrolases (enzymes that hydrolyze bonds in the murein of the bacterial cell wall) and determining their substrate specificity and expression regulation.

Antibacterial properties of phytoactive compounds

The topic includes the study of selected algae species and their antibacterial properties against pathogenic bacterial strains important in animal husbandry. The research examines, among other things, the effect of phytonutrients contained in algae extracts on inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacterial strains in liquid culture, the sensitivity of bacterial strains to extracts, the viability of bacterial cells, and the ability of extracts to inhibit biofilm formation.

ongoing research

 

SONATA 20
Project number: 2024/55/D/NZ9/02509
Funding institution: National Science Centre, Poland
Project title: Innovative marine-derived substitute components with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity: nutraceuticals as a preventive alternative in commercial animal farming systems (MARINA-CARE)
Project duration: 2025–2028
Principal Investigator: Dr Monika Hejna

SONATA 18
Project number: 2022/47/D/NZ9/00718
Funding institution: National Science Centre, Poland
Project title: Bacterial plant endophytes as an important vector in the spread of antibiotic resistance
Project duration: 2023–2026
Principal Investigator: Dr Eng. Magdalena Zalewska

 

completed projects

BiodivERsA Call 2018
Project number: 2019/32/Z/NZ8/00011
Funding institution: National Science Centre, Poland
Project title: ANTIVERSA – Biodiversity as an ecological barrier for the spread of clinically relevant antibiotic resistance in the environment
Project duration: 2020–2023
Principal Investigator:  Prof. M. Popowska

Joint Programming Initiative on Microbial Resistance Call 2017
Project number: 2017/25/Z/NZ7/03026
Funding institution: National Science Centre, Poland
Project title: INART – Intervention of antimicrobial resistance transfer into the food chain
Project duration: 2018–2022
Principal Investigator: Prof. M. Popowska

Project number: 140000/501/GR-66-4953
Funding institution: National Science Centre, Poland
Project title: Study of horizontal transfer of β-lactam antibiotic resistance genes among strains isolated from wastewater treatment plants
Project duration: 2015–2018
Principal Investigator: MSc Marta Piotrowska
Scientific Supervisor: Prof. M. Popowska

Project number: MNiSW/2014/DIR/424/15a/W1/POIG/II
Funding institution: University Centre for Technology Transfer
Project title: Application of targeted immunotherapy for the eradication of cancer cells
Project duration: 2014–2015
Principal Investigator: Dr R. Stachowiak

Project number: 2013/09/B/NZ6/00710
Funding institution: National Science Centre, Poland
Project title: Characterization of cell wall hydrolases of the pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogenes and their involvement in biofilm formation
Project duration: 2014–2017
Principal Investigator: Prof. M. Popowska

Project number: WND-POIG.01.03.02-00-083/12
(Action 1.3, Sub-measure 1.3.2: Support for the protection of industrial property created in scientific units as a result of R&D work; European Funds)
Funding institution: National Centre for Research and Development
Project title: Patent protection of an invention concerning a bioremediation vaccine (P.399388), its composition and application for soil decontamination, and the method of soil purification
Project duration: 2012–2015
Principal Investigator: Prof. M. Popowska

Project number: 140000-501/74 NP-72
Funding institution: Foundation for Polish Science
Project title: Universal platform for the delivery of genes into eukaryotic cells
Project duration: 2012
Principal Investigator: Dr R. Stachowiak

Project number: 2011/01/N/NZ9/00197
Funding institution: National Science Centre, Poland
Project title: Study of antibiotic and chemotherapeutic resistance in Salmonella strains isolated from food
Project duration: 2011–2014
Principal Investigator: MSc Łukasz Mąka
Scientific Supervisor: Prof. M. Popowska

Project number: 741/N-COST/2010/0
Funding institution: Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Project title: Antibiotic resistance genes occurring in bacteria isolated from natural environments as well as wastewater and fish ponds – identification, dissemination, and definition of genetic carriers determining their horizontal transfer
Project duration: 2010–2013
Principal Investigator: Dr M. Popowska

Project number: N303 3467 33
Funding institution: Ministry of Science and Higher Education
Project title: Characterization of GlcNAc deacetylases involved in the modification of Listeria monocytogenes murein – investigation of their role in pathogen protection against muramidases of phagocytic cells
Project duration: 2007–2009
Principal Investigator: Dr M. Popowska

 

2025

 

  1. Jeznach A., Sidor-Dzitkowska K., Bandyszewska M., Grzanka M., Popławski P., Marszalik A., Domagała-Kulawik J., Stachowiak R., Hoser G., Skirecki T. 2025. Sepsis-induced inflammasome impairment facilitates development of secondary A. baumannii pneumonia. Emerging Microbes & Infections 14, 2492206
  2. Szadziul M., Goryluk-Salmonowicz A., Popowska M. 2025 . The link between antibiotic resistance level and soil physico-chemical properties. Frontiers in Microbiology 16, 1584660
  3. Zalewska M., Brzozowska P., Rzewuska M., Kawecka-Grochocka E., Urbańska DM, Sakowski T., Bagnicka E. 2025. The quality and technological parameters of milk obtained from dairy cows with subclinical mastitis. Journal of Dairy Science 108 (2), 1285-1300

 

2024

 

  1. Klümper U., Gionchetta G., Catão E., Bellanger X., Dielacher I., Elena A.X., Fang P., Galazka S., Goryluk-Salmonowicz A., Kneis D., Okoroafor U., Radu R., Szadziul M.,  Szekeres E.,  Teban-Man A., Coman C., Kreuzinger N., Popowska M., Vierheilig J., Walsh F., Woegerbauer M., Bürgmann H., Merlin C. & Berendonk T.U.. 2024. Environmental microbiome diversity and stability is a barrier to antimicrobial resistance gene accumulation. Communications Biology.  7, 706
  2. Kostusiak P., Bagnicka E., Żelazowska B., Zalewska M., Sakowski T., Slósarz J., Gołębiewski M., Puppel K. 2024. Genotype-Dependent Variations in Oxidative Stress Markers and Bioactive Proteins in Hereford Bulls: Associations with DGAT1, LEP, and SCD1 Genes. Biomolecules. 14(10):1309
  3. Kostusiak P., Bagnicka E., Żelazowska B., Zalewska M., Sakowski T., Slósarz J., Gołębiewski M., Puppel K. 2024. Genetic Markers Related to Meat Quality Properties in Fattened HF and HF x Charolaise Steers. Genes. 15(7):843
  4. Łasica A., Golec P., Laskus A., Zalewska M., Gędaj M., Popowska M. 2024. Periodontitis: etiology, conventional treatments, and emerging bacteriophage and predatory bacteria therapies. Frontiers in Microbiology, 15, 1469414.
  5. Zalewska M., Błażejewska A., Gawor J., Adamska D., Goryca K., Szeląg M., Kalinowski P., Popowska M. 2024. A newly identified IncY plasmid from multi-drug-resistant Escherichia coli isolated from dairy cattle feces in Poland. Microbiology Spectrum, e00877-24
  6. Zalewska M., Błażejewska A., Gawor J., Adamska D., Goryca K., Szeląg M., Kalinowski P., Popowska M. 2024. The IncC and IncX1 resistance plasmids present in multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli strains isolated from poultry manure in Poland. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-15
  7.  Zalewska M., Błażejewska A., Szadziul M., Ciuchciński K.,  Popowska, M. 2024.  Effect of composting and storage on the microbiome and resistome of cattle manure from a commercial dairy farm in Poland. Environmental Science and Pollution Research s11356-024-33276-z

 

2023
  1. Goryluk-Salmonowicz A., Myczka A.W. & Popowska M. 2023. Antibiotic- and metal-resistant endophytes inhabit Armeria maritima hyperaccumulator. Plant Soil.
  2. Zalewska M., Błażejewska A., Czapko A., Popowska, M. 2023. Pig manure treatment strategies for mitigating the spread of antibiotic resistance. Scientific Reports 13(1), 11999.
  3. Zalewska M, Jarczak J, Czopowicz M, Mickiewicz M, Kaba J, Bagnicka E. 2023. Small ruminant lentivirus-infected dairy goats’ metabolic blood profile in different stages of lactation. Animal Science Papers and Reports 41(3), 219 – 242.

 

2022
  1. Błażejewska A, Zalewska M, Grudniak A, Popowska M. 2022. A Comprehensive Study of the Microbiome, Resistome, and Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Chicken Waste from Intensive Farms. Biomolecules 12, 1132.
  2. Goryluk-Salmonowicz A & Popowska M. 2022. Factors promoting and limiting antimicrobial resistance in the environment – Existing knowledge gaps. Frontiers in Microbiolology 13:992268.
  3. Chafsey I, Ostrowski R, Guilbaud M, Teixeira P, Herry J-M, Caccia N, Chambon Ch, Hébraud M, Azeredo J, Bellon-Fontaine M-N, Popowska M, Desvaux M. 2022. Deep impact of the inactivation of the SecA2-only protein export pathway on the proteosurfaceome of Listeria monocytogenes. Journal of Proteomics 104388.
  4. Miłek T, Grzeczkowicz A, Lipko A, Oleksinski L, Kwiatkowska A, Strawski M, Drabik M, Stachowiak R, Goliszewski J, Granicka LH. 2022. A functionalized membrane layer as part of a dressing to aid wound healing. Membranes 12:936.
  5. Kwiatkowska A, Drabik M, Lipko A, Grzeczkowicz A, Stachowiak R, Marszalik A, Granicka LH. 2022. Composite membrane dressings system with metallic nanoparticles as an antibacterial factor in wound healing. Membranes 12:215.
  6. Maslowska-Jarzyna K, Cataldo A, Marszalik A, Ignatikova I, J. Butler S, Stachowiak R, J. Chmielewski M, Valkenier H. 2022. Dissecting transmembrane bicarbonate transport by 1,8-di(thio)amidocarbazoles. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry 20:7658–7663.
  7. Semik-Gurgul E, Ząbek T, Kawecka-Grochocka E, Zalewska M, Kościuczuk E, Bagnicka E. 2022. Epigenetic states of genes controlling immune responsiveness in bovine chronic mastitis. Annals of Animal Science 22(2): 575-581.
  8.  Zalewska M, Kapusta A, Kawecka-Grochocka E, Urbańska DM, Czopowicz M, Kaba J, Brzozowska P, Bagnicka E. 2022. Effect of supplementation with organic selenium or turmeric and rosemary mixture on Beta-defensin content in goat milk. Animals 12, 2948.
2021
  1. Anjum M, Schmitt H, Börjesson S, Berendonk T, Donner E, Stehling E, Boerlin P, Topp E, Jardine C, Li X, Li B, Dolejska M, Madec JY, Dagot C, Guenther S, Walsh F, Villa L, Veldman K, Sunde M, Krzeminski P, Wasyl D, Popowska M, Järhult J, Örn S, Mahjoub O, Mansour W, Thái DN, Elving J, Pedersen K. 2021. The potential of using E. coli as an indicator for the surveillance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment. Current Opinion in Microbiology. 64:152-158.
  2. Bagnicka E, Kawecka-Grochocka E, Pawlina-Tyszko K, Zalewska M, Kapusta A, Kościuczuk E, Marczak S, Ząbek T. 2021. MicroRNA expression profile in bovine mammary gland parenchyma infected by coagulase-positive or coagulase-negative staphylococci. Veterinary Research 52.
  3. Kawecka-Grochocka E, Zalewska M, Kapusta A, Ząbek T, Rzewuska M, Petrykowski S, Bagnicka E. 2021. Transcripts and protein levels of CSN1S1 and CSN3 genes in dairy cattle mammary gland secretory tissue during chronic staphylococcal infection. Journal of Dairy Research https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022029921000145.
  4. Kawecka-Grochocka E, Zalewska M, Rzewuska M, Kościuczuk E, Ząbek T, Sakowski T, Marczak S, Bagnicka E. 2021. Expression of cytokines in dairy cattle mammary gland parenchyma during chronic staphylococcal infection. Veterinary Research 52, 132.
  5. Stachelek M, Zalewska M, Kawecka-Grochocka E, Sakowski T, Bagnicka E. 2021. Overcoming bacterial resistance to antibiotics: The urgent need – A review. Annals of Animal Science 21.
  6. Zalewska M, Błażejewska A, Czapko A, Popowska M. 2021. Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Animal Manure – Consequences of Its Application in Agriculture. Frontiers in Microbiology 12:610656.
  7. Zalewska M, Sakowski T. 2021. Associations between gene polymorphisms and selected meat traits in cattle: a review. Animal Bioscience https://doi.org/10.5713/ab.20.0672.
2020
  1. Antosiak-Iwańska M, Bącal P, Kazimierczak B, Kwiatkowska A, Godlewska E, Grzeczkowicz A, Stachowiak R, Bielecki J, Granicka L. 2020. Polyelectrolyte Membrane with Hydroxyapatite and Silver Nanoparticles as a Material for Modern Wound Dressings. Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology 16:702–714.
  2. Augustyniak A, Cendrowski K, Grygorcewicz B, Jabłońska J, Nawrotek P, Trukawka M, Mijowska E, Popowska M. 2020. The Response of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 to UV-activated Titanium Dioxide/Silica Nanotubes. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21:7748.
  3. Krzemiński P, Markiewicz Z, Popowska M. Entry Routes of Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance in the Environment, p. 1–26. In Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes. Springer, Cham.
  4. Krzemiński P, Popowska M. 2020. Treatment Technologies for Removal of Antibiotics, Antibiotic Resistance Bacteria and Antibiotic-Resistant Genes, p. 415–434. In Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes. Springer, Cham.
  5. Marano RBM, Fernandes T, Manaia CM, Nunes O, Morrison D, Berendonk TU, Kreuzinger N, Telson T, Corno G, Fatta-Kassinos D, Merlin C, Topp E, Jurkevitch E, Henn L, Scott A, Heß S, Slipko K, Laht M, Kisand V, di Cesare A, Karaolia P, Michael SG, Petre AL, Rosal R, Pruden A, Riquelme V, Agüera A, Esteban B, Luczkiewicz A, Kalinowska A, Leonard A, Gaze WH, Adegoke AA, Stenstrom TA, Pollice A, Salerno C, Schwermer CU, Krzeminski P, Guilloteau H, Donner E, Drigo B, Libralato G, Guida M, Bürgmann H, Beck K, Garelick H, Tacão M, Henriques I, Martínez-Alcalá I, Guillén-Navarro JM, Popowska M, Piotrowska M, Quintela-Baluja M, Bunce JT, Polo-López MI, Nahim–Granados S, Pons MN, Milakovic M, Udikovic-Kolic N, Ory J, Ousmane T, Caballero P, Oliver A, Rodriguez-Mozaz S, Balcazar JL, Jäger T, Schwartz T, Yang Y, Zou S, Lee Y, Yoon Y, Herzog B, Mayrhofer H, Prakash O, Nimonkar Y, Heath E, Baraniak A, Abreu-Silva J, Choudhury M, Munoz LP, Krizanovic S, Brunetti G, Maile-Moskowitz A, Brown C, Cytryn E. 2020. A global multinational survey of cefotaxime-resistant coliforms in urban wastewater treatment plants. Environment International 144:106035.
  6. Markiewicz Z, Popowska M. 2020. Fate of Antibiotics and AMR/ARGs in the Environment, p. 297–318. In Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes. Springer, Cham.
  7. Piotrowska M, Dziewit L, Ostrowski R, Chmielowska C, Popowska M. 2020. Molecular Characterization and Comparative Genomics of IncQ-3 Plasmids Conferring Resistance to Various Antibiotics Isolated from a Wastewater Treatment Plant in Warsaw (Poland). Antibiotics 9:613.
  8. Zalewska M, Popowska M. 2020. Antimicrobial/Antibiotic Resistance Genes Due to Manure and Agricultural Waste Applications, p. 139–161. In Antibiotics and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes. Springer, Cham.
  9. Zalewska M, Kawecka-Grochocka E, Słoniewska D, Kościuczuk E, Marczak S, Jarmuż W, Zwierzchowski L, Bagnicka E. 2020. Acute phase protein expressions in secretory and cistern lining epithelium tissues of the dairy cattle mammary gland during chronic mastitis caused by staphylococci. BMC Veterinary Research 16: 320.
  10. Ząbek T, Semik-Gurgul E, Ropka-Molik K, Szmatoła T, Kawecka-Grochocka E, Zalewska M, Kościuczuk E, Wnuk M, Bagnicka E. Short communication: Locus-specific interrelations between gene expression and DNA methylation patterns in bovine mammary gland infected by coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative staphylococci. Journal of Dairy Science 103(11): 10689-10695.
2019
  1. Goryluk-Salmonowicz A, Popowska M. 2019.Występowanie zjawiska koselekcji w środowiskach pozaklinicznych. Postępy Mikrobiologii  58:433–445.
  2. Goryluk-Salmonowicz A, Orzeszko-Rywka A, Piórek M, Rekosz-Burlaga H, Otłowska A, Gozdowski D, Błaszczyk M. 2019. Plant growth promoting bacterial endophytes isolated from polish herbal plants. Acta Sci Pol-Hortoru 17:101-110.
  3. Piotrowska M, Kowalska S, Popowska M. 2019. Diversity of β-lactam resistance genes in gram-negative rods isolated from a municipal wastewater treatment plant. Annals of Microbiology 69:591–601.
  4. Vermassen A, Leroy S, Talon R, Provot C, Popowska M, Desvaux M. 2019. Cell wall hydrolases in bacteria: Insight on the diversity of cell wall amidases, glycosidases and peptidases toward peptidoglycan. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.00331
2018
  1. Jagielski T, Bakuła Z, Brzostek A, Minias A, Stachowiak R, Kalita J, Napiórkowska A, Augustynowicz-Kopeć E, Żaczek A, Vasiliauskiene E, Bielecki J, Dziadek J. 2018. Characterization of Mutations Conferring Resistance to Rifampin in Mycobacterium tuberculosis Clinical Strains. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 62.
  2. Kwiatkowska A, Granicka LH, Grzeczkowicz A, Stachowiak R, Bacal P, Sobczak K, Darowski M, Kozarski M, Bielecki J. 2018. Gold nanoparticle-modified poly(vinyl chloride) surface with improved antimicrobial properties for medical devices. Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology 14:922–932.
  3. Mąka Ł, Maćkiw E, Stasiak M, Wołkowicz T, Kowalska J, Postupolski J, Popowska M. 2018. Ciprofloxacin and nalidixic acid resistance of Salmonella spp. isolated from retail food in Poland. International Journal of Food Microbiology 276:1–4.
  4. Roeske K, Stachowiak R, Jagielski T, Kamiński M, Bielecki J. 2018. Delivery of chicken egg ovalbumin to dendritic cells by listeriolysin o-secreting vegetative Bacillus subtilis. Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 28:122–135.
2017
  1. Cytryn E, Markiewicz Z, Popowska M. 2017. Antibiotics and Antibiotics Resistance Genes Dissemination in Soils, p. 145–184. In Soil Biology. Springer, Cham.
  2. Kwiatkowska A, Granicka LH, Grzeczkowicz A, Stachowiak R, Kamiński M, Grubek Z, Bielecki J, Strawski M, Szklarczyk M. 2017. Stabilized nanosystem of nanocarriers with an immobilized biological factor for anti-tumor therapy. PLOS ONE 12:e0170925.
  3. Paspaliari DK, Kastbjerg VG, Ingmer H, Popowska M, Larsen MH. 2017. Chitinase expression in Listeria monocytogenes is influenced by lmo0327, which encodes an internalin-like protein. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 83.
  4. Piotrowska M, Przygodzińska D, Matyjewicz K, Popowska M. 2017. Occurrence and Variety of β-Lactamase Genes among Aeromonas spp. Isolated from Urban Wastewater Treatment Plant. Frontiers in Microbiology 8:863.
  5. Piotrowska M, Rzeczycka M, Ostrowski R, Popowska M. 2017. Diversity of antibiotic resistance among bacteria isolated from sediments and water of carp farms located in a Polish nature reserve. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 26.
  6. Popowska M, Krawczyk-Balska A, Ostrowski R, Desvaux M. 2017. InlL from Listeria monocytogenes Is Involved in Biofilm Formation and Adhesion to Mucin. Frontiers in Microbiology 8:660.
  7. Popowska M. 2017. Antybiotykooporność w środowisku naturalnym – przyczyny i konsekwencje. Kosmos 66:81–91.
  8. Wolińska A, Górniak D, Zielenkiewicz U, Goryluk-Salmonowicz A, Kuzniar A, Stȩpniewska Z, Błaszczyk M. 2017. Microbial biodiversity in arable soils is affected by agricultural practices. International Agrophysics 31:259–271.
  9. Wysocka A, Olszyna A, Komorowska I, Popowska M. 2017. Nitrozwiązki aromatyczne – charakterystyka i metody biodegradacji. Postępy Mikrobiologii 56:289–305.