Two novel species of the family : sp. nov. and sp. nov., from deep-sea sediment samples of Yap Trench.

Two novel strains, designated YLB-02 and YLB-04, were isolated from the deep-sea sediments of Yap Trench located in the Pacific Ocean. Cells of the strains were Gram-stain-positive, oxidase- and catalase-positive and rod-shaped. Phylogenetic analyses based on 16S rRNA gene sequences indicated that strain YLB-02 belonged to the genus and strain YLB-04 belonged to the genus .

Isolation and characterization of a novel piezotolerant bacterium Lysinibacillus yapensis sp. nov., from deep-sea sediment of the Yap Trench, Pacific Ocean.

A Gram-positive, aerobic, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacterium, designated YLB-03, with peritrichous flagella was isolated from deep-sea sediment of the Yap Trench at a depth of 4435 m. The bacterium was found to be catalase-positive but oxidase-negative. Growth of this bacterium was observed at 15-50°C (optimum 37°C), pH 5-10.

The effects of Ciji-Hua'ai-Baosheng on immune function of mice with H hepatocellular carcinoma receiving chemotherapy.

Background: Ciji-Hua'ai-Baosheng Decoction (CHBD) is a traditional Chinese formula that may attenuate the toxicity and side-effects of chemotherapy. The formula may also prolong the life of cancer patients. Whether CHBD should be employed as adjunctive therapy for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy has yet to be determined as does the mechanism whereby CHBD exerts its beneficial effects.

Differential proteomic analysis of HL60 cells treated with secalonic acid F reveals caspase 3-induced cleavage of Rho GDP dissociation inhibitor 2.

Secalonic acid F (SAF) has been previously identified, however, little is known about its cytotoxic activity and related cytotoxic mechanism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxic activity of SAF isolated from a deep sea originated fungus Penicillium sp. F11 in HL60 cells and to analyze the differences in protein expression of HL60 cells treated with SAF.