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Antiparasitic drugs: in vitro tests against nematophagous fungi
The use of biological agents has been intensified in recent years against eggs and larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes as an alternative control method in pasture plant health management, with the concomitant use with antiparasitic drugs still occurring.
G. F. Ferreira +6 more
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Biological activities of spores and metabolites of some fungi isolated from dead larva of the spiny bollworms (SBW), Earias insulana (Boisd.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), against the newly hatched larvae of the pest were carried out. Results showed that the
Eman Mohammed Abd-ElAzeem +2 more
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The fungal gene cluster for biosynthesis of the antibacterial agent viriditoxin
Background Viriditoxin is one of the ‘classical’ secondary metabolites produced by fungi and that has antibacterial and other activities; however, the mechanism of its biosynthesis has remained unknown.
Andrew S. Urquhart +3 more
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Oliveria decumbens, a Long‐Neglected Plant with Promising Phytochemical and Biological Properties
Abstract Oliveria decumbens is a folkloric medicinal plant belonging to the Apiaceae family, traditionally utilized to treat various diseases like gastrointestinal disorders, fever, and wounds. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the plant‘s phytochemical composition and biological properties, with potential implications for various
Anahita Boveiri Dehsheikh +4 more
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A new Paecilomyces variotii strain was isolated from the marine habitat. The fungal biomass necessary for the chemical study was produced with success, at a laboratory scale.
Toledo Marante, Francisco Javier +5 more
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Microtubules play a crucial role in mitosis and are attractive targets for cancer therapy. Recently, we isolated viriditoxin, a cytotoxic and antibacterial compound, from a marine fungus Paecilomyces variotii. Viriditoxin has been reported to inhibit the
Mingzhi Su +7 more
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Various naphthopyranones were synthesized and tested for their cytotoxicity and apoptotic activity. The synthesis was carried out using two building blocks, which were prepared from enantiomerically pure oxiranes and methyl acetoacetate and then reacted with each other to form naphthopyranones.
Frederike Weber +7 more
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Effect of boric acid on the growth and production of β-glucosidase in Paecilomyces variotii
Boric acid was examined for antifungal activity against several species of fungi. The growth and production of β-glucosidase in several strains of fungi were tested in the media containing various concentrations of boric acid.
Abu Bakar, Fatimah +5 more
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We report the case of a 70-year-old man who was admitted for anterior endophthalmitis following an intraocular lens implantation. He had developed a fluffy growth resembling a fungal mass on the iris of the right eye.
Rao, R, Fernandez, N, Anita, K B.
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Microbial activity can influence the corrosion behavior of metals through an inhibiting effect or an accelerating effect. Currently, research regarding microbiologically-influenced corrosion mainly focuses on bacteria such as sulfate-reducing bacteria ...
Ziheng Bai +5 more
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