Clinical Case Reports (discontinued), 2021 Rhodotorula mucilaginosa is an emerging fungal infection with the ability of biofilms formation. The identification of R mucilaginosa fungemia should trigger reflexes of prompt central venous line removal and using Amphotericin therapy.
Wael Goravey, Hamad Abdel Hadi
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Microbial Cell Factories, 2023 Pectinase is a particular type of enzyme that can break down pectin compounds and is extensively utilised in the agricultural field. In this study, twenty yeast isolates were isolated and assayed for pectinase activity.
Nagwa M. Abd El-Aziz +3 more
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Effect of laser radiation on the growth of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa isolated from rumen fluid of cows in the Nineveh, Iraq [PDF]
Open Veterinary Journal, 2023 Background: The fungi Rhodotorula species are widespread airborne contaminants and are thought to be natural occupants of human skin, lungs, urine, and feces. Rhodotorula mucilaginosa, R. minuta, and R.
Hawraa F. Al-Abedi +3 more
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When Fungal Prophylaxis Fails: A Rare Case of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa Fungemia with Suspected Abdominal Origin [PDF]
Journal of FungiWe report a rare case of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa fungemia with a suspected abdominal origin in a 73-year-old man with advanced haematological disease on fluconazole prophylaxis.
Elia Asensi-Díaz +7 more
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Glutathione reductase plays a role in the metabolism of methylmercury degradation in Rhodotorula mucilaginosa [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumMercury pollution is a kind of heavy metal pollution with great harm and strong toxicity which exists worldwide. Some microorganisms can convert highly toxic methylmercury into inorganic mercury compounds with significantly reduced toxicity.
Yi Guo +8 more
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Emergence of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa among pet animals: a possible public health risk on the move [PDF]
BMC MicrobiologyRhodotorulae are environmentally ubiquitous yeasts that were originally considered non-pathogenic. However, over the last fifty years, Rhodotorula mucilaginosa (R. mucilaginosa) has established itself as an emerging opportunistic pathogen incriminated in
Hassan Aboul-Ella +6 more
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Blue LED–assisted bioreactor cultivation enhances carotenoid accumulation in Rhodotorula mucilaginosa LB-01 [PDF]
Applied Microbiology and BiotechnologyMicrobial production of carotenoids provides a sustainable alternative to plant-derived sources. In this study, a yeast strain, Rhodotorula mucilaginosa LB-01, was isolated and its carotenoid biosynthetic potential was evaluated.
Aldana L. Delgado Cuadros +5 more
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Intraluminal gas in deep vein thrombosis associated with Rhodotorula mucilaginosa fungemia and Prevotella intermedia bacteremia: a unique clinical case report and literature overview [PDF]
BMC Infectious DiseasesIntravenous drug use (IVDU) is associated with multiple complications, including thrombus and infection with rare pathogens. Here, we present a unique case of septic thrombophlebitis with gas present within the lumen of the thrombus that was identified ...
Nima Shariatzadeh +2 more
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2015 The effect of Rhodotorula mucilaginosa in combination with phytic acid (PA) on blue mold decay and patulin contamination of apples was investigated. Results from this study show that different concentrations of PA were effective in reducing the disease ...
Hongyin Zhang +2 more
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Characterization of red pigmented yeasts and genes associated with astaxanthin synthesis in Rhodotorula mucilaginosa HL26-1 and Rhodotorula paludigena LL69-1 [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] [PDF]
F1000ResearchBackground Astaxanthin, a red xanthophyll carotenoid, is a powerful antioxidant, anticancer, and glucose and lipid homeostasis regulator. Some pigmented yeasts belonging to the genus Rhodotorula, the well-known yeast for beta-carotene production, have ...
Engkarat Kingkaew +8 more
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