sp. nov., an endophytic actinomycete isolated from L. in Xinjiang, PR China.

An endophytic actinomycete designated TRM65318, was isolated from the root of L. Its taxonomic status was determined using a polyphasic approach. Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis indicated that strain TRM65318 is phylogenetically most closely related to XHU 5031 (98.

sp. nov.: antagonism against producing streptochlorin, isolated from root soil.

By the end of 2021, the pear yield in Xinjiang reached 1,795,900 tons, accounting for 1/9 of the country. Pear black spot, caused by disease, has had a significant impact on the pear industry. can infect nearly all pear plants, resulting in black spots on the fruit that negatively affect both yield and quality.

Streptomyces griseicoloratus sp. nov., isolated from soil in cotton fields in Xinjiang, China.

A novel bacterium of the genus Streptomyces, designated TRM S81-3, was isolated from soil in cotton fields of Xinjiang, China. Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis indicated that strain TRM S81-3 is most closely related to Streptomyces viridiviolaceus NBRC 13359 (98.9% sequence similarity); however, the average nucleotide identity (ANI) between strains TRM S81-3 and S.

sp. nov. isolated from a halophyte plant in the Taklamakan desert.

A bacterial strain, designated TRM 80801, was isolated from the in Taklamakan desert, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, north-west China. Cells were Gram-stain-positive, aerobic, non-motile, short rods. Strain TRM 80801 grew at 4-50 °C, with optimum growth at 28 °C, and grew at pH 6.

sp. nov., isolated from cotton soil in Xinjiang, PR China.

A novel actinobacterium, designated TRM 44567, was isolated from cotton soil in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, northwest PR China. Growth occurred at 16-45 °C, pH 5.0-9.

sp. nov., an endogenous actinomycete isolated from .

A novel actinomycete, designated strain TRM 66233, was isolated from L. collected from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China and characterized using a polyphasic taxonomic approach. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences affiliated strain TRM 66233 with the genus .

sp. nov., an endophytic actinomycete isolated from the surface-sterilized root of L.

A novel Gram-positive, aerobic and motile endophytic actinomycete, designated TRM 65233, was isolated from the root of L. collected from Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. The isolate had white aerial mycelium and brown substrate mycelium on Gause's synthetic agar.

Streptomyces taklimakanensis sp. nov., an actinomycete isolated from the Taklimakan desert.

A novel Streptomyces strain, designated TRM43335, was isolated from the Taklimakan desert in Alar City, Xinjiang, north-west China. The strain was found to exhibit an inhibitory effect on biofilm formation by Candida albicans and Staphylococcus epidermidis. A polyphasic approach was used to determine its taxonomic status.

sp. nov., isolated from cotton soil.

A novel bacterium, designated TRM 44457, belonging to the genus , was isolated from soil sampled in cotton fields in Xinjiang, PR China. Comparative 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis indicated that strain TRM 44457 was phylogenetically most closely related to LMG 19959 (99.38 % sequence similarity); however, strain TRM 44457 had a relatively low DNA-DNA relatedness value with LMG 19959 as determined by calculating the average nucleotide identity value (84.

Glycomyces xiaoerkulensis sp. nov., isolated from Xiaoerkule lake in Xinjiang, China.

A novel actinomycete, strain TRM 41368, was isolated from a silt sample from Xiaoerkule lake in Xinjiang province, China, and was examined using a polyphasic approach. Strain TRM 41368 was aerobic, Gram-stain-positive, with an optimum NaCl concentration for growth of 5 % (w/v), and an optimum temperature for growth of 35-37 °C. On the basis of 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis, strain TRM 41368 was most closely related to Glycomycesfuscus TRM 49117 (98.

Streptomyces salilacus sp. nov., an actinomycete isolated from a salt lake.

The taxonomic position of a novel actinomycete, strain TRM 41337, isolated from sediment of a salt lake, Xiaoerkule Lake, Xinjiang, China, was determined by a polyphasic approach. Strain TRM 41337 grew optimally at 28 °C and in the presence of 1 % (w/v) NaCl. It grew at up to pH 12.

Saccharopolyspora aidingensis sp. nov., an actinomycete isolated from a salt lake.

A novel halophilic actinomycete strain, designated TRM 46074, was isolated from Aiding salt lake in Turpan Basin, north-west China. Strain TRM 46074 was aerobic, Gram-stain-positive and grew optimally with 12 % (w/v) NaCl. The strain was observed to produce sparse aerial mycelium with long chains of spores that were non-motile and oval or spherical in shape with a rough or smooth surface; substrate mycelium was branched and well developed.

Streptomyces kalpinensis sp. nov., an actinomycete isolated from a salt water beach.

A novel actinobacterium designated TRM 46509 was isolated from a salt water beach at Kalpin, Xinjiang, north-west China. The strain was aerobic and Gram-stain-positive, with an optimum NaCl concentration for growth of 1 % (w/v). The isolate formed sparse aerial mycelium and produced spiral spores at the end of the aerial mycelium on Gauze's No.

Effect of chelators on functionality of milk protein concentrates obtained by ultrafiltration at a constant pH and temperature.

Modulating conditions during ultrafiltration of skim milk appears to be a feasible strategy to obtain milk protein concentrates (MPC) with tailored functionalities. Adjustment of pH and process temperature attenuated properties of casein micelle resulting in enhanced emulsification capacity. Additional pre-treatment options such as addition of calcium chelators can further impact on the functionality of MPC by modifying the calcium distribution and casein micelle integrity.

Streptomyces luteus sp. nov., an actinomycete isolated from soil.

A Streptomyces-like strain, designated TRM 45540T, was isolated from soil of the Loulan area (89° 22' 22″ E 40° 29' 55″ N), Xinjiang Province, north-west China, and was characterized taxonomically by using a polyphasic study. Phylogenetic analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequence revealed that strain TRM 45540T shared 99.87 % similarity with Streptomyces mutabilis NBRC 12800T (GenBank accession number AB184156).

Saccharomonospora xiaoerkulensis sp. nov., isolated from lake sediment.

A novel actinomycete, strain TRM 41495T, was isolated from lake sediment of Xiaoerkule lake in Xinjiang province, China, and was examined using a polyphasic approach. Strain TRM 41495T was aerobic, Gram-stain-positive, growing best on ISP medium 7 with abundant white aerial mycelium formed and brown soluble pigments produced. The optimum NaCl concentration for growth was 3.

Streptomyces litoralis sp. nov., isolated from a salt water beach.

A novel actinomycete strain, designated TRM 46515T, was isolated from a salt water beach at Awat, Xinjiang, Northwest China, and characterized using polyphasic taxonomy. Comparison of 16S rRNA gene sequences showed that strain TRM 46515T is a member of the genus Streptomyces, exhibiting highest similarity with Streptomyces qinglanensis 172205T (98.32 %).

Nocardiopsis akesuensis sp. nov., an actinomycete isolated from a salt water beach.

The taxonomic position of a novel actinomycete, strain TRM 46250T, isolated from the sediment of a salt water beach at Baicheng, Xinjiang, China, was determined by a polyphasic approach. Strain TRM 46250T grew optimally in the presence of 2 % (w/v) NaCl and an optimum temperature range for growth of 28-37 °C. The whole-cell sugars of strain TRM 46250T were ribose, xylose, mannose and galactose.

Streptomyces canalis sp. nov., an actinomycete isolated from an alkali-removing canal.

A novel actinomycete strain, designated TRM 46794-61T, was isolated from an alkali-removing canal in 14th Farms of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, north-west China. The isolate contained ll-diaminopimelic acid as the diagnostic diamino acid. The whole-cell sugar patterns of the isolate contained ribose, mannose and glucose.

[Key factors in design of case report form].

Case report form (CRF) is a key document for data collection in clinical trials. A well-designed CRF is required for database construction, data accuracy, data query/cleaning, CRF completion and statistical analysis. A well-defined process or SOP should be in place for CRF design.

Paraglycomyces xinjiangensis gen. nov., sp. nov., a halophilic actinomycete.

A novel halophilic actinobacterium, designated strain TRM 49201T, was isolated from a hypersaline soil in Xinjiang Province, north-west China. The strain was aerobic, Gram-stain-positive and halophilic. The aerial mycelium was chaotic with irregular branches, and spherical sporangia containing several spherical spores developed at mycelial aggregations.

[Macroscopic and microscopic identification of Amomum tsao-ko and Amomum paratsao-ko fruits].

Objective: To compare macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the fruits of Amomum tsao-ko and Amomum paratsao-ko.

Methods: Transverse section and powder of pericarp and seeds of these two species were identified.

Results: The fruits of Amomum tsao-ko and Amomum paratsao-ko had similar microscopic characteristics.

Glycomyces fuscus sp. nov. and Glycomyces albus sp. nov., actinomycetes isolated from a hypersaline habitat.

Two actinomycete strains, designated TRM 49117(T) and TRM 49136(T), were isolated from a hypersaline habitat in Xinjiang Province, north-west China and were characterized taxonomically by using a polyphasic study. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences revealed that strain TRM 49117(T) had 93.93% similarity with the type strain Glycomyces halotolerans TRM 40137(T) (GenBank accession no.

Responsiveness of three subjective report of outcome measures for chronic heart failure.

Objective: To compare the responsiveness of a newly designed symptom scale, the Chinese Medical Symptom Rating Scale for Heart Failure (CMSRS-HF), with the Chinese version of Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ) and the Medical Outcomes Study Short-form 36 (SF-36), and provide basis for the selection of subjective outcome measures for clinical evaluation of treatment of chronic heart failure by integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine.

Methods: One hundred and fifty-six patients with chronic heart failure were recruited from three clinical centers and were treated with Chinese herbal medicine based on syndrome classification. The patients were classified with standard of New York Heart Association and evaluated with CMSRS-HF, MLHFQ and SF-36.

[Study on the relationship between body mass index and health-related quality of life in middle-aged or older Chinese adults].

Objective: To study the association between body mass index (BMI) and the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in the middle-aged and older Chinese people.

Methods: Data of 9539 middle-aged and older adults was collected from a cross-sectional survey performed in 9 provinces of China (Jiangsu, Anhui, Gansu, Qinghai, Fujian, Beijing, Jilin, Jiangxi and Henan province). MOS SF-36 was used to measure HRQOL.