scholarly journals Fungi from dead arthropods and bats of Gomantong Cave, northern Borneo, Sabah (Malaysia)

2020 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 261-275
Author(s):  
Ibrahem Wasti ◽  
Foo She Fui ◽  
Tan Qin Zhi ◽  
Cheh Wai Mun ◽  
Mohammad Hafiz Syukri Kassim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Fungal Growth ◽  
Biotechnological Applications ◽  
Its Gene ◽  
Culturable Fungi ◽  
Cave Ecosystems ◽  
Fusarium Sp ◽  
Penicillium Spp

Borneo is a biodiversity and ecotourism hotspot, yet one of its least-studied ecosystems is their limestone caves. Not many studies have been conducted on the role fungi play in tropical cave ecosystems, and no fungal surveys have been conducted in the caves of Sabah, Malaysia. Here, we assess the mycofloral diversity on bat and arthropod cadavers in one of the most popular ecotourism destinations of northern Borneo, Gomantong caves. Opportunistic sampling of cadavers within the Semud Hitam chamber of Gomantong cave yielded nine dead arthropods and four dead bats. Twenty-four culturable fungi were isolated, of which 14 morphological taxonomic units (MTU) were observed. Twelve of the 14 MTUs underwent molecular characterization of the ITS gene region to confirm identification. All fungi were Ascomycetes except for one Basidiomycete isolate. Aspergillus spp. had the highest occurrence (45.8%), followed by Penicillium spp. (25.0%), and Fusarium sp. (12.5%). Ceratobasidium sp., Diaporthe sp., Pestalotiopsis sp., and Xylaria feejeensis were isolated once each. No more than one fungal taxon was isolated from each arthropod cadaver, and not all arthropods yielded culturable fungi. Bat cadavers yielded 14 out of 24 isolates (58.3%), with the highest occurrence of the fungi sampled from their skin. Our results corroborate that bats and arthropods play a role in fungal dispersion and introduction in the cave because their exteriors are likely to harbor fungi they are exposed to in the environment. We also conclude that cadavers are important substrates for fungal growth and proliferation, perpetuating the role of fungi as important decomposers in caves. This study provides a baseline of information of the mycobiome of Bornean caves for future bioprospecting and potential biotechnological applications.

Incidence and molecular characterization of fungi and yeast isolated from cultured catfish and Nile tilapia

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Ola Hashem ◽  
Viola Zaki ◽  
Rawia Adawy
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Oreochromis Niloticus ◽  
Nile Tilapia ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Fungal Species ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Fish Farms ◽  
Isolation And Identification ◽  
Penicillium Spp

Objective: To study the incidence and seasonal dynamics of different fungi affected freshwater fishes in Lake Manzala with molecular identification of the isolated fungi. Animals: 300 Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and 300 catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Design: Descriptive study. Procedures: Random samples of Oreochromis niloticus (O. niloticus) and Clarias gariepinus (C. gariepinus) were collected from Manzala fish farms. Clinical and postmortem examination of fish was applied. Isolation and identification of different fungi were performed by conventional methods. Furthermore, the molecular characterization of isolated fungi was carried out. Results: C. gariepinus had a higher rate of infection with different fungal species than O. niloticus. Aspergillus spp. (Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus flavus) were the most fungal isolated from the examined fishes, followed by Penicillium spp. and Candida albicans. Aspergillus spp were detected in all seasons with a higher rate in summer and spring. A. flavus, A. niger, Penicillium spp. and C.albicans isolates were amplified from both C. gariepinus and O. niloticus at the specified molecular weight using PCR. Conclusion and clinical relevance: Fungal infection affected the fish showing different external and internal lesions, all species of Aspergillus were found in all seasons with a high rate in, hot seasons, summer and spring. The Prevalence of Penicillium and C. albicans were also reported. All fungal isolates were identified on the phenotypic and molecular bases.

PHYSIOLOGIC AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF THE ROLE OF NITRIC OXIDE IN HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK

Shock ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 157-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Kelly ◽  
Nishit S. Shah ◽  
Nathan N. Morgan ◽  
Simon C. Watkins ◽  
Andrew B. Peitzman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nitric Oxide ◽  
Hemorrhagic Shock ◽  
Molecular Characterization

scholarly journals The Role of PGC-1α and Mitochondrial Biogenesis in Kidney Diseases

Biomolecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel Fontecha-Barriuso ◽  
Diego Martin-Sanchez ◽  
Julio Manuel Martinez-Moreno ◽  
Maria Monsalve ◽  
Adrian Mario Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mitochondrial Biogenesis ◽  
Kidney Diseases ◽  
Ischemia Reperfusion ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Pde Inhibitors ◽  
Its Gene ◽  
Attractive Therapeutic Target ◽  
Amp Activated Protein Kinase

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the fastest growing causes of death worldwide, emphasizing the need to develop novel therapeutic approaches. CKD predisposes to acute kidney injury (AKI) and AKI favors CKD progression. Mitochondrial derangements are common features of both AKI and CKD and mitochondria-targeting therapies are under study as nephroprotective agents. PGC-1α is a master regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis and an attractive therapeutic target. Low PGC-1α levels and decreased transcription of its gene targets have been observed in both preclinical AKI (nephrotoxic, endotoxemia, and ischemia-reperfusion) and in experimental and human CKD, most notably diabetic nephropathy. In mice, PGC-1α deficiency was associated with subclinical CKD and predisposition to AKI while PGC-1α overexpression in tubular cells protected from AKI of diverse causes. Several therapeutic strategies may increase kidney PGC-1α activity and have been successfully tested in animal models. These include AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activators, phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitors, and anti-TWEAK antibodies. In conclusion, low PGC-1α activity appears to be a common feature of AKI and CKD and recent characterization of nephroprotective approaches that increase PGC-1α activity may pave the way for nephroprotective strategies potentially effective in both AKI and CKD.

scholarly journals Molecular insights into regulation of JAK2 in myeloproliferative neoplasms

Blood ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 125 (22) ◽  
pp. 3388-3392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olli Silvennoinen ◽  
Stevan R. Hubbard
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Human Disease ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Hematologic Malignancies ◽  
Janus Kinase ◽  
Constitutive Activation

Abstract The critical role of Janus kinase-2 (JAK2) in regulation of myelopoiesis was established 2 decades ago, but identification of mutations in the pseudokinase domain of JAK2 in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and in other hematologic malignancies highlighted the role of JAK2 in human disease. These findings have revolutionized the diagnostics of MPNs and led to development of novel JAK2 therapeutics. However, the molecular mechanisms by which mutations in the pseudokinase domain lead to hyperactivation of JAK2 and clinical disease have been unclear. Here, we describe recent advances in the molecular characterization of the JAK2 pseudokinase domain and how pathogenic mutations lead to constitutive activation of JAK2.

scholarly journals Molecular characterization of MRSA isolates bracketing the current EUCAST ceftaroline-susceptible breakpoint forStaphylococcus aureus: the role of PBP2a in the activity of ceftaroline

2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
pp. 2488-2498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushmita D. Lahiri ◽  
Robert E. McLaughlin ◽  
James D. Whiteaker ◽  
Jane E. Ambler ◽  
Richard A. Alm
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Characterization

scholarly journals Molecular Characterization of a Senescence-Associated Gene Encoding Cysteine Proteinase and its Gene Expression during Leaf Senescence in Sweet Potato

2002 ◽  
Vol 43 (9) ◽  
pp. 984-991 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guan-Hong Chen ◽  
Lin-Tzu Huang ◽  
Mee-Ngan Yap ◽  
Ruey-Hua Lee ◽  
Yih-Jong Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gene Expression ◽  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Leaf Senescence ◽  
Cysteine Proteinase ◽  
Gene Encoding ◽  
Its Gene

Molecular Characterization of Human Neogenin, a DCC-Related Protein, and the Mapping of Its Gene (NEO1) to Chromosomal Position 15q22.3–q23

Genomics ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 414-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jost Vielmetter ◽  
Xiao-Ning Chen ◽  
Frank Miskevich ◽  
Robert P. Lane ◽  
Kazuhiro Yamakawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Characterization ◽  
Related Protein ◽  
Chromosomal Position ◽  
Its Gene
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