Isolation of bacteria from Grifola frondosa cultivation on wood logs to find mycelial growth-promoting bacteria.

This study aimed to isolate bacteria that coexist with the edible mushroom Grifola frondosa when it is cultured on wood, and to determine their interactions; in turn, the aim was to find bacteria that stimulate mycelial growth so as to decrease the time required for spawn preparation on potato dextrose agar (PDA). Some Pseudomonas, Dyella, Bacillus, and Priestia spp. isolated from the cultivation surroundings of G.

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection With Concomitant Coronary Vasospasm.

We herein describe a case of acute myocardial infarction due to spontaneous coronary artery dissection complicated by vasospastic angina. Given the need for different clinical management strategies of these cardiac manifestations, clinicians should consider the possibility of concomitant vasospasm in cases of spontaneous coronary artery dissection.

Biodecolorization and biotransformation of methylene blue using mixed cultures of brown-rot fungus and filamentous fungus : identification of metabolites and degradation pathway.

This study aimed to examine biodecolorization and biotransformation of methylene blue (MB) using mixed cultures of brown-rot fungus and filamentous fungus . In addition, the ratio of and in mixed cultures was 1 : 1, and the sample was incubated at 30 °C for 7 days in liquid medium potato dextrose broth (PDB). The results showed that the sample had the ability to remove and transform 95.

Culture Conditions for Mycelial Growth and Anti-Cancer Properties of .

sp. that grow in symbiosis with fungus-farming Termites have medicinal properties. However, they are rare in nature, and their artificial culture is challenging.

Upregulation of MAP kinase HOG1 gene of white-rot fungus Phlebia sp. MG-60 inhibits the ethanol fermentation and mycelial growth.

Wood biomass conversion for fossil resource replacement could result in the sustainable production of chemicals, although lignin represents an obstacle to efficient polysaccharide use. White-rot fungus Phlebia sp. MG-60 reportedly selectively and aerobically degrades lignin in hardwood, then it begins cellulose saccharification from the delignified wood to produce ethanol.

A novel gene, Le-Dd10, is involved in fruiting body formation of Lentinula edodes.

The cDNA library prepared from Lentinula edodes, Hokken 600 (H600), primordia was screened using cDNA expressed specifically in Dictyostelium discoideum prestalk as a probe. Twenty-one clones, Le-Dd1 ~ 21, were isolated from the L. edodes primordia cDNA library.

Deposition patterns of feruloylarabinoxylan during cell wall formation in moso bamboo.

The feruloylarabinoxylan deposition was initiated at the formation of the secondary cell wall, especially S layer in moso bamboo, which may affect crosslinking between cell wall components and plant growth. Hemicelluloses, major components of plant cell walls that are hydrogen bonded to cellulose and covalently bound to lignin, are crucial determinants of cell wall properties. Especially in commelinid monocotyledons, arabinoxylan is often esterified with ferulic acid, which is essential to crosslinking with cell wall components.

Performance of stacked microbial fuel cells with barley-shochu waste.

The treatment of barley-shochu waste combined with electricity generation was examined using stacked microbial fuel cells (SMFCs). The maximum chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal efficiency and maximum power density were achieved at 36.7 ± 1.

Development of an In-Labeled Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor-Targeting Exendin-4 Derivative that Exhibits Reduced Renal Uptake.

Insulinomas are neuroendocrine tumors that are mainly found in the pancreas. Surgical resection is currently the first-line treatment for insulinomas; thus, it is vital to preoperatively determine their locations. The marked expression of the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) is seen in pancreatic β-cells and almost all insulinomas.

Selective Homologous Expression of Recombinant Manganese Peroxidase Isozyme of Salt-Tolerant White-Rot Fungus sp. MG-60, and Its Salt-Tolerance and Thermostability.

sp. MG-60 is the salt-tolerant, white-rot fungus which was isolated from a mangrove forest. This fungus expresses three kinds of manganese peroxidase (MGMnP) isozymes, MGMnP1, MGMnP2 and MGMnP3 in low nitrogen medium (LNM) or LNM containing NaCl.

Active Transport of Lignin Precursors into Membrane Vesicles from Lignifying Tissues of Bamboo.

Lignin is the second most abundant natural polymer on Earth and is a major cell wall component in vascular plants. Lignin biosynthesis has three stages: biosynthesis, transport, and polymerization of its precursors. However, there is limited knowledge on lignin precursor transport, especially in monocots.

Onion ( L.)-Derived Nanoparticles Inhibited LPS-Induced Nitrate Production, However, Their Intracellular Incorporation by Endocytosis Was Not Involved in This Effect on RAW264 Cells.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the involvement of nanoparticles prepared from L. as anti-inflammatory agents. In the present study, we identified nanoparticles from L.

Increased collateral flow by rescue femorofemoral bypass dissolved residual thrombus in implanted iliofemoral artery stents: a case report.

Background: Failed aortofemoral and femoropopliteal bypass grafts in the lower extremity artery usually result in acute limb ischemia. Endovascular treatment and surgical revascularization have been reported for limb salvage.

Case Presentation: A 72-year-old Japanese man was admitted with acute limb ischemia due to failed aortofemoral and femoropopliteal bypass grafts.

Interaction and Effects of Bacteria Addition on Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane Biodegradation by Daedalea dickinsii.

The residue of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) has been a major pollution problem in our environment. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) is one of the most common persistent OCPs that continue to pose a serious risk to human health and the environment. Some treatment methods have been developed to reduce and minimize the adverse impacts of the use of DDT, including biodegradation with brown-rot fungi (BRF).

Conservation of Xylose Fermentability in Phlebia Species and Direct Fermentation of Xylan by Selected Fungi.

In efforts to lower the cost of total conversion of lignocellulosic materials, utilization of hemicellulose must be considered. White-rot fungus Phlebia sp. MG-60 can produce ethanol directly from cellulose and has fermentation ability for glucose, cellulose, and xylose.

Synergistic interaction of a consortium of the brown-rot fungus and the bacterium for DDT biodegradation.

1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis (4-chlorophenyl) ethane (DDT) is a toxic and recalcitrant pesticide that has been greatly used to eradicate malaria mosquitos since the 1940s. However, the US Environmental Protection Agency banned and classified DDT as priority pollutants due to its negative impact on wildlife and human health. Considering its negative effects, it is necessary to develop effective methods of DDT degradation.

Butanol production from cellulosic material by anaerobic co-culture of white-rot fungus Phlebia and bacterium Clostridium in consolidated bioprocessing.

Butanol production from lignocelluloses is desirable. Unfortunately, the known wild-types of butanol fermenting Clostridium bacteria are not capable of delignification and saccharification. Here we analyzed butanol production from cellulosic material using anaerobic co-culture of C.

Growth management of white-rot fungus improved degradation of high-molecular-weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

The effect of co-culturing white-rot fungus with growth-promoting bacterial strains sp. TN3W-14 and sp. TN3W-8 on the degradation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) was evaluated in liquid culture.

Enhance the DDT Biodegradation by .

DDT is a hydrophobic organic pollutant, which can be bio-accumulated in nature and have adverse consequences on the physical condition of humans and animals. This study investigated the relationship between the white-rot fungus and biosurfactantproducing bacterium associated with the degradation of DDT. The effects of on fungal development were examined using in vitro confrontation assay on a potato dextrose agar (PDA) medium.

Proton Gradient-Dependent Transport of p-Glucocoumaryl Alcohol in Differentiating Xylem of Woody Plants.

Lignin is a cell wall component of vascular plants crucial for survival in terrestrial environments. While p-hydroxyphenyl lignin is minor, it is considered to be localised in the outermost part of the cell wall providing strong adhesion between cells, which determines cell shape. Transport of the lignin precursor from the cytosol to the cell wall is critical to regulate temporal and spatial lignin deposition; however, little information on the transport step is available.

Characteristics of White-rot Fungus Phlebia brevispora TMIC33929 and Its Growth-Promoting Bacterium Enterobacter sp. TN3W-14 in the Decolorization of Dye-Contaminated Water.

The dye decolorization potential of the white-rot fungus Phlebia brevispora TMIC33929 when grown alone or in coculture with its growth-promoting bacterium Enterobacter sp. TN3W-14 was evaluated in low nitrogen liquid medium at different pHs. Axenic fungus removed a similar amount of Congo red and crystal violet at pH 4.

Indirect Bacterial Effect Enhanced Less Recovery of Neonicotinoids by Improved Activities of White-Rot Fungus Phlebia brevispora.

Bacterial strains that improve mycelial morphology and growth of white-rot fungi in liquid medium could enhance the impact of white-rot fungi towards lesser recovery of neonicotinoids when cocultured. This was demonstrated by the recovery of clothianidin and acetamiprid from cocultures of the white-rot fungus strains with two mycelial-growth-promoting bacteria, sp. TN3W-14 and sp.

Down-regulation of pyruvate decarboxylase gene of white-rot fungus Phlebia sp. MG-60 modify the metabolism of sugars and productivity of extracellular peroxidase activity.

Ethanologenic white-rot fungus Phlebia sp. MG-60-P2 produces ethanol directly from several lignocelluloses. Efficient gene silencing methods are needed for metabolic engineering of this fungus for biorefinery use.

Cognitive impairment associated with locomotive syndrome in community-dwelling elderly women in Japan.

In our worldwide aging society, elderly people should maintain cognitive and physical function to help avoid health problems. Dementia is a major brain disease among elderly people, and is caused by cognitive impairment. The locomotive syndrome (LS) refers to a condition in which people require healthcare services because of problems associated with locomotion.

Abilities of Co-cultures of Brown-Rot Fungus Fomitopsis pinicola and Bacillus subtilis on Biodegradation of DDT.

DDT (1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethane) is one of the pesticides that are hazardous for the environment and human health. Effective environmental-friendly treatment using co-cultures of fungi and bacteria is needed. In this study, the bacteria Bacillus subtilis at various volumes of 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 mL (1 mL ≈ 6.