Characterization of a novel strain of Aspergillus aculeatinus: From rhamnogalacturonan type I pectin degradation to improvement of fruit juice filtration.

Aspergillus spp. are well-known producers of pectinases commonly used in the industry. Aspergillus aculeatinus is a recently identified species but poorly characterized.

[Cerebral gigantism in twins].

Two probably monozygotic twins with cerebral gigantism are reported. They showed three typical features: pneumo-encephalography demonstrated a fifth anterior ventricular dilatation; in both patients dermatoglyphic findings showed a thenar exit of the Aline and a vertical palmar alignement; Growth hormone and sulfatation factor blood concentration were low but within normal limits.

[Laryngo-pharyngeal paralysis. Complications during the course of myelomeningoceles].

Report of 5 cases in babies with myèlomeningocele and hydrocephalus stridor and troubles in swallowing appeared after a free interval. These facts were already reported in literature. They represent an impairment of cranial nerves (IX,X and XI).