Fundamental Sciences
Departments
Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering
Laboratory of Molecular Biotechnology
- Department of Chemistry and Bioengineering
- Department of Engineering Graphics
- Department of Graphical Systems
- Department of Information Systems
- Department of Information Technologies
- Department of Mathematical Modelling
- Department of Mathematical Statistics
- Department of Physics
- Institute of Applied Computer Science
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External research projects
- “The technologies of biocatalyst, recombinant proteins and cells", project code No. VP 1-3.1-ŠMM-08-K-01-001, coordinator prof. J. Kulys, 2013 – 2014.
- „Investigation of nitrogen containing heterocyclic compounds as potent inhibitors of protein aggregation” project code PRO-12/2012, coordinator dr. J. Sereikaitė, 2012 ‑ 2013.
- „The investigation of inulin and its metabolising enzymes in Helianthus tuberosus L. plants“, project code VP1-3.1-ŠMM-01-V-02-004/34, coordinator dr. J. Sereikaitė. 2012-2014;
- COST action CM 1001 "Chemistry of non-enzymatic protein modification - modulation of protein structure and function"
Research and technology services
Services:
- Protein purification from natural and recombinant sources;
- Determination of protein purity by various physico-chemical methods;
COST action CA20106
The past decade has witnessed a growing interest in the use of marine coastal waters to produce alternative sustainable food and other valuable products. The COST Seawheat group consists of 105 experts and specialists from 28 countries, who pursue together the modernization and upgrading of the traditional aquatic diet from our coastal seas. The Action develops the relevant scientific and commercial interests in Europe, Asia, the Americas and beyond.
The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Association) is running an EU-funded instrument that enables researchers and innovators to set up a collaborative research network across a wide range of scientific disciplines, called COST Actions. COST provides networking opportunities to its participants and allows them to jointly address scientific, technological and societal challenges through the exchange of innovative ideas and initiatives. We plan to begin with the facilitation of exploiting the food potential of marine seaweed in Europe. link.
Building on the successes of previous EU and pan-European projects on seaweed, and due to the unique characteristics of the various species in the genus Ulva (known as ‘sea lettuce’), we have identified these green algae as the most suitable candidates and model organisms for a novel kind of European mariculture. Species of Ulva have been extensively analyzed for their value as food, feed, food ingredients (e.g., protein, carbohydrates, pigments, and antioxidants), chemical constituents and medicinal properties. In mariculture, Ulva can be cultured in both land- and sea-based facilities. An Ulva sp. farms can produce several folds higher yield per hectare than land plants (25-40 tonnes dry weight per hectare per year, compared to 2.1, 4.1 and 5.1 tonnes for soybean, wheat and maize, respectively). In addition, Ulva is known as an excellent ecological biofilter and a provider of ecosystem services, reducing the environmental footprint and enhancing the sustainability of the growing industry of land- and sea-based fish farming, and preventing eutrophication in coastal waters Seawheat COST Action combines interdisciplinary approaches to the sustainable use of marine resources, encompassing all facets of Ulva biology, ecology, aquaculture, engineering, economics and social sciences. This Action will lead to the development of advanced scientific collaborations, create business and job opportunities in maritime and coastal economies, and significantly impact societal welfare.
This COST Action fulfils the current ‘Societal Challenges Priorities’ of the European Horizon 2020 strategy for food security. Furthermore, its implementation will contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 14 (UNSDG) for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of natural resources.
The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Association) is running an EU-funded instrument that enables researchers and innovators to set up a collaborative research network across a wide range of scientific disciplines, called COST Actions. COST provides networking opportunities to its participants and allows them to jointly address scientific, technological and societal challenges through the exchange of innovative ideas and initiatives. We plan to begin with the facilitation of exploiting the food potential of marine seaweed in Europe. link.
Building on the successes of previous EU and pan-European projects on seaweed, and due to the unique characteristics of the various species in the genus Ulva (known as ‘sea lettuce’), we have identified these green algae as the most suitable candidates and model organisms for a novel kind of European mariculture. Species of Ulva have been extensively analyzed for their value as food, feed, food ingredients (e.g., protein, carbohydrates, pigments, and antioxidants), chemical constituents and medicinal properties. In mariculture, Ulva can be cultured in both land- and sea-based facilities. An Ulva sp. farms can produce several folds higher yield per hectare than land plants (25-40 tonnes dry weight per hectare per year, compared to 2.1, 4.1 and 5.1 tonnes for soybean, wheat and maize, respectively). In addition, Ulva is known as an excellent ecological biofilter and a provider of ecosystem services, reducing the environmental footprint and enhancing the sustainability of the growing industry of land- and sea-based fish farming, and preventing eutrophication in coastal waters Seawheat COST Action combines interdisciplinary approaches to the sustainable use of marine resources, encompassing all facets of Ulva biology, ecology, aquaculture, engineering, economics and social sciences. This Action will lead to the development of advanced scientific collaborations, create business and job opportunities in maritime and coastal economies, and significantly impact societal welfare.
This COST Action fulfils the current ‘Societal Challenges Priorities’ of the European Horizon 2020 strategy for food security. Furthermore, its implementation will contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 14 (UNSDG) for the conservation and sustainable exploitation of natural resources.
- The investigation of recombinant proteins, 2013-2017;
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vilnius University;
Botany Institute of Nature Research Centre, Lithuania;
- V. A. Bumelis. Academician of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences; member of the Science Council of Lithuania; member of the governmental commission of the Republic of Lithuania for the programme on development of pharmaceutical industry in Lithuania; member of the Council for Military science and technology; member of the editor board of the scientific journal „Biologija“, Lithuania; member of the Lithuanian Biochemical Society; member of international organizations „Interferon and Cytokine Research“ and „Biotechnology“.
- J. Sereikaitė. Member of the Lithuanian Biochemical Society; member of editorial boards of the scientific journals „ISRN Biotechnology“, and „Dataset papers in Biology“.
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