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Er-Fu Yang, Saowaluck Tibpromma, Samantha C. Karunarathna, Rungtiwa Phookamsak, Jian-Chu Xu, Zhen-Xiong Zhao, Chathurika Karunanayake, Itthayakorn Promputtha
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Microbiology
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Microbiology
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Kevin D. Hyde
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Microbiology
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Summary: This study analyzed the clinical information of Pythiosis cases and described the epidemiological and clinical features of this disease. The study found that Pythiosis is widely distributed globally and has been increasing in reported cases. The severity and mortality rate of Pythiosis varied among different host species and clinical forms.
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Microbiology
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Review
Microbiology
Samantha L. Williams, Tom Chiller
Summary: Coccidioidomycosis is a fungal infection caused by Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii, with increasing incidence and expanding geographic distribution. Most infections are asymptomatic, but some cases can be severe. Diagnosis is challenging and relies on clinician suspicion for laboratory testing. Advances in diagnostic tools and antifungal therapy aim to improve early detection and effective management of the infection.
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Mycology
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Summary: This study used phylogenomics to address the division of the genus Pythium and proposed new generic names for the description of new species. Additionally, some species were transferred to other genera to consolidate their taxonomy.
Review
Mycology
Cene Gostincar, Polona Zalar, Nina Gunde-Cimerman
Summary: Microbial growth is slow under extreme conditions, with different strategies for adaptation. Some fungi exhibit unusual morphologies when adapting to extremes, while others can be categorized as generalists or specialists, with generalists potentially limited by reduced fitness under mesophilic conditions and specialists evolving for greater extremotolerance.
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Mycology
Himanshu Pruthi, Valliappan Muthu, Harish Bhujade, Arun Sharma, Abhiman Baloji, Rao G. Ratnakara, Amanjit Bal, Harkant Singh, Manavjit Singh Sandhu, Sunder Negi, Arunaloke Chakrabarti, Manphool Singhal
Summary: Literature on COVID-19-associated pulmonary mucormycosis (CAPM) is limited, with pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm (PAP) being a rare complication of the disease. This study reports five cases of CAPM with PAP, showcasing the importance of early diagnosis and multimodality management in improving outcomes for these patients, who face a high mortality rate.
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Microbiology
Ajay Kumar Gautam, Rajnish Kumar Verma, Shubhi Avasthi, Sushma, Yogita Bohra, Bandarupalli Devadatha, Mekala Niranjan, Nakarin Suwannarach
Summary: Fungi play a crucial role in different ecosystems and accurately identifying them is essential for mycological research. This compilation provides detailed information on estimates of fungi and highlights the importance of classical and molecular methods. The study also introduces a polyphasic approach for investigating various fungi and discusses the significance of culture-based and culture-independent methods.
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Mycology
Kare Liimatainen, Jan T. Kim, Lisa Pokorny, Paul M. Kirk, Bryn Dentinger, Tuula Niskanen
Summary: The family Cortinariaceae includes ten genera, with Cortinarius being the largest and most diverse genus. The new classification proposes seven new genera, ten new subgenera, and four new sections, along with five new combinations of species. This study is the first family revision in Agaricales based on genomics data.
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Microbiology
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Summary: Talaromycosis is an opportunistic fungal disease caused by Talaromyces marneffei. The progression and outcome of the disease depend on the complex interaction between the pathogen and the host's immune response.
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Matthias Egger, Martin Hoenigl, George R. Thompson, Agostinho Carvalho, Jeffrey D. Jenks
Summary: Biological sex has a significant impact on the epidemiology of invasive fungal diseases, with higher proportions of females in invasive candidiasis cases and higher proportions of males in other invasive fungal infections. Further investigations are needed to understand the association between biological sex/gender and the pathogenesis of these diseases.
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Microbiology
Ashish Verma, Priyamvada Gupta, Nilesh Rai, Rajan Kumar Tiwari, Ajay Kumar, Prafull Salvi, Swapnil C. Kamble, Santosh Kumar Singh, Vibhav Gautam
Summary: In this study, eight fungal endophytes were isolated from the leaf tissue of Amoora rohituka, among which the ethyl acetate extract of Penicillium oxalicum exhibited potential antioxidant and anticancer activity. The HPTLC analysis confirmed its high phenolic and flavonoid content, as well as the presence of unique bioactive components. This suggests that P. oxalicum produces bioactive compounds in a host-dependent manner, making it a potential source of bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anticancer activity.
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Microbiology
Majid Rasool Kamli, Elham A. Alzahrani, Soha M. Albukhari, Aijaz Ahmad, Jamal S. M. Sabir, Maqsood Ahmad Malik
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Abdelsattar M. Omar, Gamal A. Mohamed, Sabrin R. M. Ibrahim
Summary: This review provides an overview of the research on fungal chaetomugilins and chaetoviridins, including their structures, separation, characterization, biosynthesis, and bioactivities. Additionally, their potential as antiviral agents against the SARS-CoV-2 protease is evaluated using docking studies and molecular dynamics simulations.
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Microbiology
Jiaqi You, Guoqing Li, Chaohan Li, Lihua Zhu, Hongjuan Yang, Ronghao Song, Weihong Gu
Summary: The volatile organic compounds produced by T-51 showed high inhibitory activity against plant pathogenic fungi. They delayed conidial germination and suppressed germ tube elongation in both Botrytis cinerea and Fusarium oxysporum. The VOCs also reduced fruit rot in tomatoes and increased the size and weight of Arabidopsis thaliana seedlings.
Review
Microbiology
Paulina Belvoncikova, Petra Splichalova, Petra Videnska, Roman Gardlik
Summary: The mycobiome, as a crucial component of the human microbiome, plays a significant role in maintaining homeostasis and influencing an individual's health and disease status. The composition of the mycobiome is influenced by various factors, including diet, body weight, age, sex, and medical treatment. It inhabits multiple sites in the human body and interacts with other microorganisms and the immune system. Understanding the composition and function of the mycobiome is essential for understanding human physiological and pathological processes.
