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Mycology
Q. Tian, P. Chomnunti, S. Lumyong, J. K. Liu, K. D. Hyde
Summary: Chaetothyriales are mainly epiphytes that gain nutrients from sugary exudates on leaves and stems, and can also be saprobes or pathogens on plants, mushrooms, and animals, with various ecological associations. Most species are defined by morphology, with little molecular reassessment. This group currently includes ten families with 55 genera as listed in the Outline of the Fungi 2020.
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Microbiology
Sarah A. Ahmed, Alexandro Bonifaz, Gloria M. Gonzalez, Leandro F. Moreno, Nickolas Menezes da Silva, Vania A. Vicente, Ruoyu Li, Sybren de Hoog
Summary: Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic disease caused by fungi of the order Chaetothyriales. Phialophora verrucosa has been traditionally listed among the etiologic agents, which is known to cause other infections as well. Studies on Phialophora species in Mexico have identified different species causing the disease without genetic distinction between clinical and environmental strains. Further analysis of strains from various origins is needed to understand potential differences in virulence and niche predilection.
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Immunology
Chen Huang, Weiwei Deng, Yi Zhang, Kai Zhang, Yubo Ma, Yinggai Song, Zhe Wan, Xiaowen Wang, Ruoyu Li
Summary: This study reports a case of chromoblastomycosis caused by Phialophora expanda in a patient with a CARD9 mutation. Comparative transcriptome analysis revealed that P. expanda has stronger immunogenicity and is more prone to forming sclerotic bodies compared to P. americana. These findings suggest that fungal specificity, in addition to host defense, contributes to the clinical phenotype in CARD9 deficient patients with dematiaceous fungal infections.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Sandy S. Nascimento, Layanne O. Ferro, Karla T. L. S. Freire, Renan N. Barbosa, Laura M. Paiva, Cristina M. Souza-motta, Jadson D. P. Bezerra
Summary: Two fungal endophytes isolated from the leaves of Tillandsia catimbauensis in the Brazilian tropical dry forest were described as a new species Cladophialophora bromeliacearum based on phylogenetic analysis and morphological characteristics. The new species is characterized by Phialophora-like conidiogenous cells, subspheric to ellipsoid conidia, and the production of chlamydospores in culture.
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Plant Sciences
Yi-Le Wan, Dan-Feng Bao, Zong-Long Luo, Darbhe-Jayarama Bhat, Yue-Xin Xu, Hong-Yan Su, Yu-E Hao
Summary: Three new species of Minimelanolocus were identified in northwestern Yunnan Province, China based on distinct morphological features and phylogenetic analyses. This study enhances the understanding of Minimelanolocus diversity and enriches freshwater fungal resources in the region.
Article
Mycology
Yu Quan, Shuwen Deng, Francesc X. Prenafeta-Boldu, Veronika E. Mayer, Lucia Muggia, Agnese Cometto, Vania A. Vicente, Nickolas Menezes da Silva, Maria Eduarda Grisolia, Yinggai Song, Sarah A. Ahmed, Xueke Niu, Bruna Jacomel Favoreto de Souza Lima, Peiying Feng, Roxana G. Vitale, Marcus Teixeira, Montarop Sudhadham, Conceicao Pedrozo e Silva de Azevedo, Anamelia Bocca, Gerhard Haase, Laura Selbmann, Dongmei Shi, Yingqian Kang, Sybren de Hoog
Summary: Fungi in the Chaetothyriales order, although not primary pathogens, have the ability to cause human infections. They exhibit extremotolerance and advanced toxin management, and their ancestral ecology involves association with metabolite-producing lichens. Ant-association and dealing with pheromones are also important aspects of this order. The Herpotrichiellaceae family, derived from phylogeny, shows dual ecology and the ability to cause disease in humans and cold-blooded vertebrates.
Article
Mycology
Yu Quan, Sarah A. Ahmed, Nickolas Menezes da Silva, Abdullah M. S. Al-Hatmi, Veronika E. Mayer, Shuwen Deng, Yingqian Kang, G. Sybren de Hoog, Dongmei Shi
Summary: In this study, two previously undescribed fungal species, Incumbomyces delicatus and Incumbomyces lentus, were discovered in ant cartons from Thailand and Malaysia. They were classified based on morphological, physiological, and phylogenetic analysis, with LSU and ITS ribosomal DNA sequences being sufficient for taxonomic circumscription. The strains clustered together within the family Trichomeriaceae, showing similarities in morphology and lack of sporulation in vitro.
Article
Dermatology
Yinggai Song, Nickolas Menezes da Silva, Vania A. Vicente, Yu Quan, Marcus Teixeira, Jie Gong, Sybren de Hoog, Ruoyu Li
Summary: The study sequenced genomes of six species within the Phialophora verrucosa complex, finding a higher prevalence of Phialophora species in patients with CARD9-related immunodeficiency. Different mutations in the CARD9 gene appear to increase susceptibility to infection by various species.
Article
Dermatology
Ricardo Guerra, Darren Guffey, Mark Russell
Summary: Deep cutaneous fungal infections (DCFI) can occur in cases of skin trauma and immunosuppression. Chromoblastomycosis is often characterized by pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia histologically, which can be mistaken for squamous cell carcinoma. Phaeohyphomycosis, on the other hand, exhibits circumscribed pseudocysts or abscesses on histopathology.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DERMATOPATHOLOGY
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Gizem Kaya, Chisom Ezekannagha, Dominik Heider, Georges Hattab
Summary: Sustained efforts in next-generation sequencing technologies are changing the field of taxonomy. In order to support evolutionary and taxonomic studies, researchers have developed an interactive web tool called Context-Aware Phylogenetic Trees (CAPT). This tool enhances the traditional phylogenetic tree view with taxonomic icicle view, providing context and interactive techniques for exploring and validating the data.
FRONTIERS IN GENETICS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Fernando Javier Ureta Suelgaray, Viviana Monica Chiocchio, Federico Ciolfi, Mario Carlos Nazareno Saparrat
Summary: Dark septate endophytes (DSE) are pigmented fungi that colonize plant roots and have a key position in the evolution of the order Chaetothyriales. The order has representatives with diverse lifestyles, but all taxa have the phenotypic characteristic of being highly melanized, which allows them to tolerate extreme or toxic environmental conditions. This study analyzes the contribution of the DSE habit to the diversification of Chaetothyriales and reports its distribution among the main families and/or clades within the order.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Ning Mao, Yu-Yan Xu, Tao-Yu Zhao, Jing-Chong Lv, Li Fan
Summary: This study focused on species of Mallocybe and Pseudosperma in north China, with new species described and relationships inferred through morphological and phylogenetic methods. The research identified eight species overall, with three new species in Pseudosperma. The study highlights the importance of further research on these genera in north China.
Review
Immunology
Yun He, Hai-lin Zheng, Huan Mei, Gui-xia Lv, Wei-da Liu, Xiao-fang Li
Summary: The number of patients with phaeohyphomycosis has increased due to the global COVID-19 pandemic and the use of immunosuppressive agents. This study aims to establish a more applicable classification system and severity grades for phaeohyphomycosis. The results show that the misdiagnosis rate is high and the treatment remains challenging.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Tak-Kei Chou, Min-Yun Liu, Te-Yu Liao
Summary: In this study, the phylogeny of lionfishes was reconstructed using genetic sequencing, leading to a revised taxonomy. The results showed that Dendrochirus and Pterois were not monophyletic and were divided into multiple clades. Based on molecular and morphological data, Dendrochirus and Pterois were proposed for D. I and Pt. I, respectively, while a new genus, Neochirus, was proposed for the D. II clade. Furthermore, the genera Pteropterus and Nemapterois were revalidated for Pt. II and D. III, respectively.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Manuel Tiburtini, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Marco Sarigu, Salvatore Cambria, Paolo Caputo, Daniele De Luca, Gianniantonio Domina, Alessia Turini, Lorenzo Peruzzi
Summary: An integrative approach was used to resolve the complex taxonomy and systematics of the genus Armeria in Sardinia and Corsica. The study found that some taxa are no longer supported by new data, leading to a new taxonomic hypothesis that considers only five species endemic to the islands.
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Microbiology
Yali Li, Zhe Wan, Ruoyu Li
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2014)
Article
Microbiology
Yali Li, Zhe Wan, Wei Liu, Ruoyu Li
ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS AND CHEMOTHERAPY
(2015)
Article
Microbiology
Yali Li, Zhe Wan, Wei Liu, Ruoyu Li
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jia-ling Xiao, Guo-chao Xu, Sybren de Hoog, Jian-jun Qiao, Hong Fang, Ya-li Li
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2020)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Xi Li, Laibin Zong, Yongze Zhu, Yali Li, Yonglie Zhou, Hua Zhou
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2020)
Review
Immunology
Taoming Liu, Sheng Li, Shuni Ying, Shunli Tang, Yuwei Ding, Yali Li, Jianjun Qiao, Hong Fang
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jialing Xiao, Yali Li, Gang Cheng, Guochao Xu
Summary: This study examined the potential mechanism of zoledronate on interleukin (IL)-1 beta-induced temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) chondrocytes. The results showed that zoledronate enhanced IL-1 beta-induced extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation and cell apoptosis, and the Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathway may be involved.
