Unveiling Novel Kunitz- and Waprin-Type Toxins in the Coral Snake Venom Gland: An In Silico Transcriptome Analysis.

Kunitz-type peptide expression has been described in the venom of snakes of the Viperidae, Elapidae and Colubridae families. This work aimed to identify these peptides in the venom gland transcriptome of the coral snake . Transcriptomic analysis revealed a high diversity of venom-associated Kunitz serine protease inhibitor proteins (KSPIs).

Genomic Characterization and Functional Description of Isolates from Latin America.

is an entomopathogenic fungus used in agriculture as a biological controller worldwide. Despite being a well-studied organism, there are no genomic studies of isolates from Central American and Caribbean countries. This work characterized the functional potential of eight Neotropical isolates and provided an overview of their genomic characteristics, targeting genes associated with pathogenicity, the production of secondary metabolites, and the identification of CAZYmes as tools for future biotechnological applications.

Production of mannosylerythritol lipids: biosynthesis, multi-omics approaches, and commercial exploitation.

The production of mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) has been reported on different smut fungi. These biomolecules possess four typical conformations to which key commercially interesting properties have been attributed. , MEL production could only be explained by the chain-shortening pathway, a new route, unlike the main three fatty acid synthesis pathways described.

Draft Genome Sequences of Eight Isolates of Beauveria bassiana of Neotropical Origin.

Beauveria bassiana, a well-known entomopathogenic fungus, has a worldwide distribution; however, genomes of isolates from the Neotropical region are scarce. Here, we report the draft genome sequences of eight bassiana isolates from Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and Honduras.

High-Quality Draft Genome Sequence and Annotation of the Basidiomycete Yeast CBS10092, a Producer of Mannosylerythritol Lipids.

The basidiomycete (formally ) strain CBS10092 was originally isolated from an herbaceous plant in Russia. It is a known producer of mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs), the main component being MEL-C. Here, we present the 19.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF CAPTIVE PSITTACINE SPECIES IN PRERELEASE PROGRAMS AT COSTA RICAN RESCUE CENTERS.

With stricter laws regulating the capture and possession of wild animals in Costa Rica, local wildlife-rescue centers have been overwhelmed by an influx of confiscated or relinquished illegal pets, specifically of psittacine species. As part of a nationwide health-assessment program targeting these centers, 122 birds representing five psittacine species ( Ara macao, Amazona autumnalis, Amazona auropalliata, Amazona farinosa, Aratinga finschi) and one hybrid macaw ( Ara macao × Ara ambiguus) were examined and tested between January 2011 and October 2012. Physical examination, hematology, and serum biochemical analyses were performed.