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Microbiology
Kaiwen Zhuang, Ya Liu, Yaling Dai, Jianrong Xu, Wenjun Li, Hong Ming, Sushmita Pradhan, Xin Ran, Chaoliang Zhang, Yu Feng, Yuping Ran
Summary: Strain WCH-YHL-001(T) is a novel actinomycete belonging to the genus Nocardia, with distinctive cellular fatty acids and polar lipid composition. It exhibits low average nucleotide identity and in silico DNA-DNA hybridization values compared to type strains of Nocardia species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Rui Li, Gang-Qiang Jiang, Yun Wang, Yi-Guang Chen, En-Min Zhou, Shu-Kun Tang
Summary: Strain YIM 93776(T), a Gram-stain-positive actinobacterium isolated from a saline sediment sample in Xinjiang, China, was identified as a novel species within the genus Glycomyces through phylogenetic and chemotaxonomic analyses. The draft genome sequence revealed a size of 5.37 Mbp with 69.5% DNA G + C content, supporting its classification as Glycomyces salinus sp. nov.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Ping Mo, Jinhua Zhou, Fumin Zhou, Jiang He, Wansheng Zou, Jian Gao
Summary: In this study, a novel actinobacterium was isolated from fruits collected in Changde city, Hunan Province, China. Through a polyphasic approach, the isolated strain was identified as a potential novel species of the genus Nocardiopsis.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Wen-Rui Cao, Bang-Tao Liu, Xun-Ke Sun, Yuan-Yuan Sun, Ming-Yu Jiang, Zong-Jun Du
Summary: A novel yellow-pigmented rod-shaped bacterium, designated Tamlana haliotis sp. nov., was isolated from the gut of the abalone Haliotis rubra. It possesses alginate-degrading ability and unique growth conditions, representing a new species within the genus Tamlana.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Ping Mo, Yunlin Zhao, Jun Liu, Zhenggang Xu, Jian Gao
Summary: A novel endophytic actinomycete, named Pseudonocardia broussonetiae, was isolated from the roots of Broussonetia papyrifera. Strain Gen 01(T) exhibited distinct morphological, physiological and biochemical characteristics compared to other species of the genus Pseudonocardia, indicating its classification as a new species.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Gui-Min Liu, Lin-Lin Yuan, Li-Li Zhang, Hong Zeng
Summary: A novel actinomycete, designated as strain TRM63209(T), was isolated from the intestine of Blattella germanica in Tarim University, Alar City, Xinjiang, China. This strain exhibited inhibitory effects on biofilm formation by Candida albicans and showed optimal growth conditions at 28 degrees C, pH 8, and in the presence of 1% NaCl.
ANTONIE VAN LEEUWENHOEK INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL AND MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Li Yang, Ya-Rong Kou, Tong-Wei Guan, Min Yin, Bing-Bing Liu, Yong-Jiang Shi, Wen-Yong Zhu, Shu-Kun Tang
Summary: An actinomycete strain YIM 98757(T) isolated from hypersaline sediment in Aiding Lake, Xinjiang province, China, was identified as a novel species of the genus Haloechinothrix, named Haloechinothrix aidingensis sp. nov., with a G + C content of 69.1 mol% and distinctive physiological and chemical characteristics.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Ali B. Kusuma, Kurniawan E. Putra, Leggina R. Vanggy, Joshua Loh, Imen Nouioui, Michael Goodfellow
Summary: This study aimed to classify the isolate MGRD01-02(T) recovered from an acidic hot spring in Indonesia and assigned it to a new species, Actinospica acidithermotolerans sp. nov. The phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences revealed its close relationship with Actinospica acidiphila, Actinospica robiniae, and Actinospica durhamensis. Further analysis of morphological and chemotaxonomic data confirmed its assignment to the genus Actinospica. Whole-genome sequence analysis demonstrated the isolate's genome size and identified potential biosynthetic gene clusters for producing antibiotics.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Ping Mo, Yazhi Chen, Fumin Zou, Jinhua Zhou, Wansheng Zou, Jian Gao
Summary: A novel Gram-stain-positive, endophytic actinobacterium, strain HDS5T, was isolated from Eucommia ulmoides Oliv. leaves collected in Changde City, Hunan Province, PR China. The strain has distinctive morphological, physio-biochemical, and genetic characteristics, suggesting that it represents a new Nocardiopsis species named Nocardiopsis eucommiae sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Yi-hui Guo, Xin-ke Tang, Si-ren Hu, Mei-liang Zhou, Jian Gao
Summary: Strain QMT-12(T) is a novel species of the genus Streptomyces, with typical features of this genus. It was identified and named using a polyphasic approach.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Chenghui Peng, Xiaoxin Zhuang, Congting Gao, Zhiyan Wang, Junwei Zhao, Sheng-Xiong Huang, Chongxi Liu, Wensheng Xiang
Summary: A novel endophytic actinomycete with antagonistic activity against various phytopathogenic fungi, named Streptomyces typhae sp. nov., was isolated from the root of cattail collected from Yunnan Province, Southwest China. The taxonomic study confirmed its distinct species status, supported by genetic and phenotypic differences from closely related strains.
ANTONIE VAN LEEUWENHOEK INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL AND MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Songbiao Shi, Linqing Cui, Kun Zhang, Qi Zeng, Qinglian Li, Liang Ma, Lijuan Long, Xinpeng Tian
Summary: Marine actinomycetes are a significant source of antibiotics, and in this study, two newly discovered marine actinobacterial strains, named Streptomyces marincola, show potential in producing unique bioactive natural products through genome mining and in silico analysis, highlighting their importance in both marine ecology and industrial applications.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Shanshan Zhao, Ming Cheng, Congyu Lin, He Liu, Zhengran Wang, Kai Zhang, Simin Song, Qian Yang
Summary: A novel actinomycete strain, HIT-DPA4(T), was isolated from a soil sample collected in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, PR China. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the strain represents a new species closely related to Streptomyces cyaneus CGMCC 4.1671(T), named Streptomyces luteolifulvus sp. nov. The strain was characterized by various methods and found to have unique genetic and physiological properties compared to closely related species.
ANTONIE VAN LEEUWENHOEK INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL AND MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Aihua Deng, Yijia Luo, Can Wu, Dan Chen, Ping Mo, Baiyuan Li
Summary: A novel endophytic actinobacterium strain HUAS 13-4(T) was isolated from the leaves of Cynara scolymus L. collected from Changde City in China and characterized. Comparative analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequence and genomic characteristics revealed that strain HUAS 13-4(T) represents a novel Streptomyces species, named Streptomyces cynarae sp. nov.
ANTONIE VAN LEEUWENHOEK INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL AND MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Wei Wei, Kaili Wang, Xinyu Hu, Sai Yang, Chunlin Zeng, Zhaozhi Hou, Shenkui Liu, Henglin Cui, Lin Zhu
Summary: HAJB-30(T), an alkaliphilic actinomycete isolated from soda alkali-saline soil in Northeast China, is phylogenetically related to the genus Phytoactinopolyspora. It shows distinctive characteristics in terms of growth requirements and genetic makeup, suggesting it is a novel species named Phytoactinopolyspora limicola sp. nov. with specific genomic features.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Linhang Zhu, Zhongyang Zhao, Chang Liu, Wenjun Li, You Zhang, Yongxin Zhang, Chenghang Zheng, Kun Luo, Xiang Gao
Summary: This study investigates the hydrodynamics and cohesive-like characteristics of solid particles in a pseudo-2D droplet gas-solid fluidized bed using two-way coupled CFD-DEM numerical simulations. The results show that the presence of droplets leads to poorer fluidization characteristics, with increased surface tension resulting in inadequate mixing and higher liquid viscosity causing slower particle motion. The choice of contact angle is crucial for optimizing the fluidization quality, and injecting more droplets results in worse mixing, although the number of injected droplets has no significant effect on the flow pattern and particle motion.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Cong-Jian Li, Zhen Zhang, Peng-Chao Zhan, Ai-Ping Lv, Pan-Pan Li, Lan Liu, Wen-Jun Li, Ling-Ling Yang, Xiao-Yang Zhi
Summary: In this study, nine endophytic strains belonging to the genus Clostridium sensu stricto, including three new species, were isolated from the roots of Paris polyphylla Smith var. yunnanensis. These endophytic strains exhibited diversity in fermentation products, and their genomes showed subtle changes associated with environmental adaptations compared to non-endophytic strains. Therefore, the new species Clostridium yunnanense sp. nov., Clostridium rhizosphaerae sp. nov., and Clostridium paridis sp. nov. are proposed based on strains YIM B02505T, YIM B02515T, and YIM B02565T, respectively.
Article
Fisheries
Ronghua Lu, Lulu Yang, Wenya Zhang, Shenzong Jia, Mengjun Lin, Jian Sun, Yuru Zhang, Guoxing Nie
Summary: This study investigates the exact interaction between lipid metabolism and inflammatory functions of exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs) in aquatic animals. The researchers sequenced exosomes derived from fatty hepatocytes treated with oleic acid (OA) and found differentially expressed miRNAs involved in lipid metabolism and inflammation. The results suggest that these exosomes and miRNAs may promote the occurrence of fatty liver and inflammation.
Article
Fisheries
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Lin Gui, Wenjun Li, Qiang Li
Summary: By whole genome sequencing of Spinibarbus hollandi, three male-specific markers were identified and validated, showing 100% accuracy in another 24 female and 24 male individuals. Additionally, several male-specific genes involved in sex determination were identified through NR annotation. The male-specific markers suggest an XY sex determination system in S. hollandi and contribute to understanding sex determination mechanisms and development of unisexual breeding.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Yuanming Zhang, Akash Tariq, Alice C. Hughes, Deyuan Hong, Fuwen Wei, Hang Sun, Jordi Sardans, Josep Penuelas, Gad Perry, Jianfang Qiao, Alishir Kurban, Xiaoxia Jia, Domitilla Raimondo, Borong Pan, Weikang Yang, Daoyuan Zhang, Wenjun Li, Zeeshan Ahmed, Carl Beierkuhnlein, Georgy Lazkov, Kristina Toderich, Shirin Karryeva, Davron Dehkonov, Hikmat Hisoriev, Liliya Dimeyeva, Dmitry Milko, Ahmedou Soule, Malgozhata Suska-Malawska, Jumamurat Saparmuradov, Alilov Bekzod, Paul Allin, Sidy Dieye, Birane Cissse, Wondmagegne Whibesilassie, Keping Ma
Summary: The strategic goals of the United Nations and the Aichi Targets for biodiversity conservation have not been met. Instead, biodiversity has continued to rapidly decrease, especially in developing countries.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Jin Zheng, Jie-Liang Liang, Pu Jia, Shi-wei Feng, Jing-li Lu, Zhen-hao Luo, Hong-xia Ai, Bin Liao, Jin-tian Li, Wen-sheng Shu
Summary: This study used genome-resolved metagenomics to reveal the vast phylogenetic and metabolic diversities of putative MeHg producers and degraders in AMD sediments. The diversity of MeHg-metabolizing microorganisms (particularly MeHg degraders) in AMD sediments is much higher than previously recognized. Microbial and abiotic factors affecting MeHg accumulation in AMD sediments were identified using multiple linear regression analysis. This work emphasizes the importance of using genome-resolved metagenomics to survey MeHg-metabolizing microorganisms and provides a framework for understanding the microbial basis of MeHg accumulation.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Yuying Zhang, Wenjun Li, Jian Gong, Qiang Li
Summary: This study obtained the gonad transcriptomes of S. hollandi using Illumina Novaseq technology and compared the transcriptome differences between the ovaries and testes. A large number of differentially expressed genes participated in reproduction, gonad formation and differentiation, and gametogenesis. These findings can provide valuable insights into the regulatory functions of sex-related genes in S. hollandi.
Article
Fisheries
Chong Han, Wenwei Huang, Suhan Peng, Jiangwei Zhou, Huawei Zhan, Wenjun Li, Jian Gong, Qiang Li
Summary: In this study, 11 members of IRFs were identified and their expression patterns in different tissues were analyzed in the zig-zag eel. The results provide valuable information for understanding the antibacterial mechanism of IRFs in teleosts.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Thomas J. Stopka, Marc R. Larochelle, Xiaona Li, Dana Bernson, Wenjun Li, Leland K. Ackerson, Ric Bayly, Olaf Dammann, Cici Bauer
Summary: The study identified significant variations in fatal overdose rates of opioid-related drugs among different populations and geographical locations. These variations and clusters changed over time, providing valuable information to develop targeted public health strategies for high-risk subpopulations.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Wenjun Li, Hui Zhang, Pei Chen, Jiale Yao, Xiangzhi Dong
Summary: In this study, Ag-doped g-C3N4-TiO2 nanocomposite photocatalysts were deposited on cotton fabric surface, significantly improving the photodegradation rate of MO dye under visible light irradiation. The introduction of highly dispersed Ag nanoparticles into g-C3N4-TiO2 composites was found to exhibit excellent photocatalytic properties due to narrowed band gap and faster separation and transfer of charge carriers. The Ag nanoparticle doping site had a significant influence on the photocatalytic activity. Moreover, the modified cotton fabric showed good reusability and stability for MO dye degradation after multiple cycles.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Dan-Dan Zhang, Xiao-Juan Zhang, Danni Wu, Bin-Bin Li, Hong-Can Liu, Yu-Guang Zhou, Bao-Zhu Fang, Wen-Jun Li, Man Cai
Summary: Two novel strains of bacteria, named XJ19-10T and XJ19-11, were isolated from river water in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Through phenotypic, genotypic, and chemotaxonomic analysis, it was determined that these strains represent a new species, Aquiflexum gelatinilyticum sp. nov.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Cale O. Seymour, Marike Palmer, Eric D. Becraft, Ramunas Stepanauskas, Ariel D. Friel, Frederik Schulz, Tanja Woyke, Emiley Eloe-Fadrosh, Dengxun Lai, Jian-Yu Jiao, Zheng-Shuang Hua, Lan Liu, Zheng-Han Lian, Wen-Jun Li, Maria Chuvochina, Brianna K. Finley, Benjamin J. Koch, Egbert Schwartz, Paul Dijkstra, Duane P. Moser, Bruce A. Hungate, Brian P. Hedlund
Summary: The candidate bacterial phylum Omnitrophota is poorly studied. By analyzing genomes and data from the Earth Microbiome Project, researchers found that Omnitrophota are ultra-small cells mainly found in water, sediments, and soils. These bacteria have reduced genomes but retain key metabolic pathways and symbiotic gene clusters, indicating a host-associated lifestyle. Additionally, stable-isotope probing identified certain Omnitrophota families as potential obligate bacterial predators. Overall, most Omnitrophota inhabit various ecosystems as predators or parasites.
NATURE MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yang-Zhi Rao, Yu-Xian Li, Ze-Wei Li, Yan-Ni Qu, Yan-Ling Qi, Jian-Yu Jiao, Wen-Sheng Shu, Zheng-Shuang Hua, Wen-Jun Li
Summary: By using genome-resolved metagenomics, researchers discovered 28 Parvarchaeales-associated metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) and identified metabolic differences between Jingweiarchaeales and Parvarchaeales, as well as the adaptation of Parvarchaeales to acidic environments. The study also revealed unique genomic features of Jingweiarchaeum and Haiyanarchaeum that may contribute to their adaptation to high-temperature environments. Overall, this research is important for understanding the strategies and processes of how Candidatus Parvarchaeales microbes adapt to extreme environments.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lei Wang, Yan Qu, Wenjun Li, Kai Wang, Song Qin
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the repair effect of tilapia collagen on acute wounds and its effect on the expression level of related genes and their metabolic direction in the repair process. The wound healing effect was observed and evaluated using characterization, histology, and immunohistochemistry. Techniques such as RT-PCR, fluorescence tracer, and frozen section were used to observe the effect of fish collagen on gene expression and metabolic direction in wound repair.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wenchao Li, Liju Huang, Lei Yang, Yanyan Liu, Huimei Chen, Wenjun Li
Summary: To study the phenotypic plasticity of the invasive weed Pedicularis kansuensis, we examined and compared its phenotypes at different levels of invasion. As the invasion level increased, the weed showed increased plasticity in certain traits such as inflorescence length, single-leaf thickness, and specific leaf area, while other traits like single-leaf area and crown width became less plastic. We also observed density-dependent effects during the invasion process, including changes in morphology, increased aboveground biomass, and decreased allocation of resources to certain parts of the plant (p < 0.05).
