Aspergillus. Medical search. Frequent questions

Notable species placed in Aspergillus include: Aspergillus flavus is a notable plant pathogen impacting crop yields and a common cause of aspergillosis. (wikipedia.org)
Although both A. oryzae and Aspergillus flavus belong to the section Flavi of the subgenus Circumdati of Aspergillus , A. oryzae , unlike A. flavus , does not produce aflatoxin, and its long history of use in the food industry has proved its safety. (nature.com)
The expansion in genome size appears to be characteristic of the organisms closely related to A. oryzae , as the estimated genome size of its close relatives A. flavus (W. Nierman, personal communication) and Aspergillus niger 8 is comparable to that of A. oryzae . (nature.com)
The certificate of analysis for that lot of Aspergillus flavus Link ( MYA-382 ) is not currently available online. (atcc.org)
E. Sánchez, N. Heredia and S. Garcia, "Inhibition of Growth and Mycotoxin Production of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus by Extracts of Agave Species," International Journal of Food Microbiology, Vol. 98, No. 3, 2005, pp. 271-278. (scirp.org)
Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common causative organism followed by Aspergillus flavus. (amrita.edu)
Aspergillus flavus , a species of fungus within Aspergillus section Flavi , can produce toxins that are harmful to mammals. (vanderbilt.edu)
Aspergillus is a common human-pathogenic genus of fungi that includes A. flavus , which can cause aspergillosis and fungal keratitis infections, a type of eye infection. (vanderbilt.edu)
Whole genome comparison of Aspergillus flavus L-morphotype strain NRRL 3357 (type) and S-morphotype strain AF70. (jcvi.org)
Aspergillus flavus is a saprophytic fungus that infects corn, peanuts, tree nuts and other agriculturally important crops. (jcvi.org)
Scientists from different research institutions in Germany conducted a study to investigate the effect of anti-microbial peptides on major aflatoxin-producing fungi Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus . (isaaa.org)

In March 2010, Aspergillus covered 837 species of fungi. (wikipedia.org)
Subgenus and section Cremei Subgenus and section Polypaecilum Aspergillus is defined as a group of conidial fungi-that is, fungi in an asexual state. (wikipedia.org)
With this first ever genus-wide view, the international consortium found that Aspergillus has a greater genomic and functional diversity than previously understood, broadening the range of potential applications for the fungi considered one of the most important workhorses in the biotechnology. (sciencedaily.com)
In the world of fungi, Aspergillus is an industrial superstar. (sciencedaily.com)
Aspergillus nomius is a potent producer of aflatoxins B and G and is one of the most common species of fungi found in Brazil nuts. (researchgate.net)
Allergic bronchopulmonary disease caused by fungi other than Aspergillus. (bmj.com)
The study focused on the mitochondrial genomes of 20 different Aspergillus species, a type of fungi, to examine the relationships within section Flavi , a group of closely related species within the genus Aspergillus . (vanderbilt.edu)
Aspergillus species of fungi have a ubiquitous distribution and are the etiological agents of stonebrood disease in honey bees. (bl.uk)
ABPA patients must limit exposure to Aspergillus and other molds (fungi) and frequently have to either leave their workplaces and homes and/or have their workplaces and homes remediated to reduce water and mold damage. (knowthecause.com)
The authors believe that rates of bronchopulmonary mycosis- due to both Aspergillus and non-Aspergillus fungi- are greatly underdiagnosed. (knowthecause.com)
Allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis due to fungi other than Aspergillus: a global overview. (knowthecause.com)
Species of yeast, Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Ustilago made up one fifth of the fungi present. (cdc.gov)

Aspergillus nidulans has seen heavy use as research organism in cell biology. (wikipedia.org)
Here we show that the 37-megabase (Mb) genome of A. oryzae contains 12,074 genes and is expanded by 7-9 Mb in comparison with the genomes of Aspergillus nidulans 5 and Aspergillus fumigatus 6 . (nature.com)
Isocitrate Lyase from Aspergillus Nidulans: Crystallization and X-ray Analysis of a Glyoxylate Cycle Enzyme. (rcsb.org)
The identification and functional characterization of 24 genes that are involved in iron homeostasis in A. fumigatus and/or Aspergillus nidulans , respectively, revealed significant insights into iron metabolism and its regulation (Table 1 ). (frontiersin.org)
The LIS1 -related NUDF protein of Aspergillus nidulans interacts with the coiled-coil domain of the NUDE/RO11 protein. (xenbase.org)
The nudF gene of the filamentous fungus Aspergillus nidulans acts in the cytoplasmic dynein /dynactin pathway and is required for distribution of nuclei. (xenbase.org)

Aspergillus fumigatus is the most common cause of aspergillosis in individuals with an immunodeficiency. (wikipedia.org)

Several species of Aspergillus and Penicillium are known for solubilizing insoluble phosphates [ 2 - 4 ]. (hindawi.com)
In the current case study of 28 mold-infested buildings across the U.S. east coast, we surprisingly noted a trend of higher prevalence of indoor Aspergillus and Penicillium genera (denoted here as Asp-Pen) in buildings with previous flooding history. (nih.gov)

Aspergillus niger is used in the chemical industry for a variety of applications, while also being a known food contaminant and a possible pathogen to humans. (wikipedia.org)
Several species of Aspergillus, including A. niger and A. fumigatus, will readily colonise buildings, favouring warm and damp or humid areas such as bathrooms and around window frames. (wikipedia.org)
Aspergillus niger , for example, has been used for decades to produce citric acid -- a compound frequently added to foods and pharmaceuticals -- through fermentation at an industrial scale. (sciencedaily.com)
Aspergillus niger is one of the most important microorganisms used in biotechnology. (springer.com)
Being pre-dated by older names, the name A. niger has been conserved for economical and information retrieval reasons and there is a taxonomical consensus based on molecular data that the only other common species closely related to A. niger in the Aspergillus series Nigri is A. tubingensis . (springer.com)
This study intended to improve physiological characteristics of Magnolia officinalis bark (MOB) extracts by Aspergillus niger fermentation. (hindawi.com)
Three species of Aspergillus , namely, A. niger , A. glaucus and A. sydowii , isolated from soil samples collected from the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR), have been investigated for solubilization of aluminium phosphate and iron phosphate in the presence of different carbon and nitrogen sources. (hindawi.com)
In a recent study, tricalcium phosphate solubilization efficiency of ten cold- and pH-tolerant species of Aspergillus have been reported, with A. niger followed by A. glaucus and A. sydowii , respectively, being the best performers [ 15 ]. (hindawi.com)

Aspergillus terreus is used in the production of organic acids but can also cause opportunistic infections in humans. (wikipedia.org)
To download a certificate of analysis for Aspergillus terreus Thom ( 66654 ), enter the lot number exactly as it appears on your product label or packing slip. (atcc.org)
The certificate of analysis for that lot of Aspergillus terreus Thom ( 66654 ) is not currently available online. (atcc.org)
Aspergillus terreus var. (atcc.org)
2008). For example, Aspergillus terreus produces lovastatin, a potent cholesterol-lowering drug. (taylorfrancis.com)

The sequencing the genomes of 10 novel Aspergillus species, which were compared with the eight other sequenced Aspergillus species, has now been announced by researchers. (sciencedaily.com)
In a study published February 14, 2017 in the journal Genome Biology , an international team including researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI), a DOE Office of Science User Facility, report sequencing the genomes of 10 novel Aspergillus species, more than doubling the number of Aspergillus species sequenced to date. (sciencedaily.com)
The newly sequenced genomes were compared with the eight other sequenced Aspergillus species. (sciencedaily.com)
Sequencing a diverse set of Aspergillus genomes allows researchers to build a more comprehensive catalog of enzymes for biotechnological applications, added DOE JGI Fungal Genomics Program Head Igor Grigoriev, senior author of the paper. (sciencedaily.com)
Comparing the newly sequenced genomes to those already available, researchers found a huge variety of carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) among the Aspergillus species, suggesting distinct strategies to break down plant biomass. (sciencedaily.com)
Genomes Fish, Aspergillus, Diatom new gene-finding parameters for FGENESH suit A new parameter set for gene annotation in Fish, Diatom, Aspergillus genomes is presented for FGENESH program suit. (bio.net)
VU alumni Miya Hugaboom studied the nuclear and mitochondrial genomes of 20 different Aspergillus species within section Flavi . (vanderbilt.edu)
The genus Aspergillus is incredibly diverse in a multitude of traits, so it ultimately would benefit the scientific community to have the genomes of species causing each infection available for further study. (vanderbilt.edu)

Aspergillus (/ˌæspərˈdʒɪləs/) is a genus consisting of several hundred mould species found in various climates worldwide. (wikipedia.org)
The expansive genus Aspergillus is currently divided into six subgenera of which many are further split into a total of 27 sections. (wikipedia.org)
With DNA evidence, all members of the genus Aspergillus are members of the phylum Ascomycota. (wikipedia.org)
One can't assume that an Aspergillus species will have the same physiology as a better studied species of the genus. (sciencedaily.com)

The genome of Aspergillus oryzae , a fungus important for the production of traditional fermented foods and beverages in Japan, has been sequenced. (nature.com)
Three new azaphilones, sassafrin E (1), sassafrin F (2), and sassafrinamine A (3), were isolated from the filamentous fungus Aspergillus neoglaber. (mendeley.com)
Aspergillus fumigatus is a ubiquitous saprophytic fungus, which has become the most common air-borne fungal pathogen of humans ( Tekaia and Latge, 2005 ). (frontiersin.org)
In this study, the influence of pH variation, carbon and nitrogen sources (amino acid and complex sources) was analyzed on protease production and in intra- and extracellular proteomics of filamentous fungus Aspergillus niveus during submerged bioprocess. (usp.br)
The Japanese dynasty and nation have domesticated and utilized koji fermented with non-pathogenic fungus Aspergillus oryzae for more than 1300 years. (mdpi.com)
This protocol demonstrates a larval zebrafish aspergillus infection model, which we can use to investigate innate immune responses to this fungus. (jove.com)
Aspergillus ochraceus is an ochratoxin -producing fungus which contaminates coffee . (bvsalud.org)

While some species of Aspergillus are known to cause fungal infections, others are of commercial importance. (wikipedia.org)
In fact, when fungal keratitis is diagnosed in a medical lab, the conclusion is often just Aspergillus , which can be useful for medical doctors but leave something to be desired for researchers seeking to have a better understanding of the evolution of Aspergillus and how it might be treated, or even predict which strains may become pathogenic in the future. (vanderbilt.edu)
Screening of cellulolytic activity by ten fungal isolates recovered from soil and agricultural wastes indicated that Aspergillus fumigatus showed the highest cellulolytic activity, under solid-state fermentation (SSF) using rice straw as substrate. (scialert.net)
Among the different fungal species, Candida species is the most common cause of infection, followed by Aspergillus species. (medscape.com)
The most common causative fungal pathogens implicated in fungal endophthalmitis after cataract surgery include Candida species and molds such as Aspergillus and Fusarium species. (medscape.com)

Aspergillus oryzae and A. sojae are used in east asian cuisine in the production of sake, soy sauce and other fermented food products. (wikipedia.org)
Therefore, koji mold such as Aspergillus oryzae is used to first break down the starches into simpler sugars. (wikipedia.org)

Therefore, assessment of the response of aflatoxigenic species to different temperatures is important to add information about the understanding of aflatoxin production by Aspergillus nomius and may help in the development of new strategies to prevent aflatoxin contamination. (researchgate.net)
F. Olojede, G. Engelhardt, P. R. Wallnofer and G. O. Adegoke, "Decrease of Growth and Aflatoxin Production in Aspergillus parasiticus Caused by Spices," WJ Microbiology and Biotechnology, Vol. 9, No. 5, 1995, pp. 605-606. (scirp.org)

Aspergillus fumigatus is an opportunistic pathogen of humans. (jove.com)
Antifungal activity of essential oils against post-harvest wheat pathogen of Aspergillus sp. (iobc-wprs.org)

Aspergillus species and other molds in respiratory samples from patients with cystic fibrosis: a laboratory-based study with focus on Aspergillus fumigatus azole resistance. (cdc.gov)
High prevalence of triazole resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus , especially mediated by TR/L98H, in a French cohort of patients with cystic fibrosis. (cdc.gov)
The relation between antibody titres of aspergillus in patients with cystic fibrosis and the population density of their place of residence was investigated. (nih.gov)

Aspergillus species are highly aerobic and are found in almost all oxygen-rich environments, where they commonly grow as molds on the surface of a substrate, as a result of the high oxygen tension. (wikipedia.org)
While allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is well recognized mold related disease, only recently has it been recognized that severe lung allergy can develop for non Aspergillus molds. (knowthecause.com)
A recent literature review reported 143 world wide cases of severe lung sensitivity to non-Aspergillus molds including Candida albicans (60% of cases), Bipolaris (13%), Schizophyllium commune (11%), Curvularia (8%), Pseudallescheria (3%) and others. (knowthecause.com)

Contamination with mycotoxins is a recurrent problem in Brazil nuts and is caused mainly by post-harvest infection with Aspergillus section Flavi species. (researchgate.net)

Minimum spanning tree comparing genotypic relatedness of clinical azole- resistant Aspergillus fumigatus isolates carrying TR34/L98H alteration in the CYP 51A gene from Iran with those reported from European countries. (cdc.gov)
Triazole resistance among clinical Aspergillus fumigatus isolates. (cdc.gov)
Azole resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus isolates from the ARTEMIS global surveillance study is primarily due to the TR/L98H mutation in the cyp51A gene. (cdc.gov)

The present study aims at the production optimization, purification, and characterization of a potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial compound (AMC) produced by Aspergillus fumigatus nHF-01 (GenBank Ac. (nature.com)

3. Mellado E, De La Camara R, Buendia B, Rodriguez-Tudela JL, Cuenca-Estrella M. Breakthrough pulmonary Aspergillus fumigatus infection with multiple triazole resistance in a Spanish patient with chronic myeloid leukemia. (cdc.gov)
Septic arthritis due to tubercular and Aspergillus co-infection. (amrita.edu)
To the best of our knowledge, there are no reported cases of co-infection of tuberculosis (TB) and Aspergillus infecting joints. (amrita.edu)
This protocol describes an Aspergillus infection model in zebrafish larvae. (jove.com)
Infection assayed with maize kernels from the transgenic plants exhibited up to three-fold resistance against Aspergillus infections compared to non-transgenic kernels. (isaaa.org)

High prevalence of azole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus in adults with cystic fibrosis exposed to itraconazole. (cdc.gov)
A high prevalence and diversity of Aspergillus spp. (bl.uk)

This review summarizes the current knowledge on iron homeostasis and its role in virulence in Aspergillus spp. (frontiersin.org)
Annie Hatmaker, along with a team of researchers including her adviser, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Biological Sciences Antonis Rokas, recently published a study identifying the differences in virulence among Aspergillus species. (vanderbilt.edu)

Aspergillus spores are microinjected into the hindbrain of larvae, and chemical treatment is used to induce immunosuppression. (jove.com)
200). Although bioaerosols can be generated through a range of operational procedures it has also been suggested that large numbers of Aspergillus fumigatus spores can be emitted from static compost piles through the action of natural air movements across the surface of the biodegrading material. (whiterose.ac.uk)
Through the use of a portable wind tunnel apparatus researchers have determined the rate of emission of Aspergillus fumigatus spores as a result of air movement across the surface of the material (Taha et al. (whiterose.ac.uk)
The aim of this work was to use controlled laboratory experiments using compost samples and Aspergillus fumigatus spores to determine the sporulation rate of Aspergillus fumigatus. (whiterose.ac.uk)
A series of experiments were carried out using Aspergillus fumigatus spores on agar plates and small samples of green waste compost to determine the number of spores that could be generated by each existing spore over a seven day period. (whiterose.ac.uk)
Although the data presented in this paper were determined from controlled laboratory experiments they show that it is possible for Aspergillus fumigatus to generate spores at a sufficient rate to allow the release of significant numbers of spores. (whiterose.ac.uk)

C. Tzanidi, C. Proestos and P. Markaki, "Saffron ( Crocus sativus L. ) Inhibits Aflatoxin B 1 Production by Aspergillus parasiticus ," Advances in Microbiology , Vol. 2 No. 3, 2012, pp. 310-316. (scirp.org)

Allergic bronchonopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a serious disease which involves difficulty in breathing, lung damage (such as lung opacities and bronchiectasis) and severe allergy and high levels of IgE antibodies to Aspergillus species. (knowthecause.com)

Subgenus Aspergillus, divided in 2 sections. (wikipedia.org)

NUDF protein interacts with the Aspergillus NUDE coiled-coil in a yeast two-hybrid system, while human LIS1 interacts with the human homologue of the NUDE/RO11 coiled-coil and also the Xenopus MP43 coiled-coil. (xenbase.org)
In this study the antifungal effect of the yeast Hanseniaspora opuntiae on three Aspergillus ochraceus strains (IOC 4417, IOC 4462, Ao 14) was evaluated in vitro and on coffee fruits . (bvsalud.org)

Clonal expansion and Emergence of eEnvironmental multiple-triazole-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus strains carrying the TR(34)/L98H mutations in the cyp51A gene in India. (cdc.gov)

Patients with high titres of antibodies to Aspergillus fumigatus were significantly more likely to live in an area of low population density. (nih.gov)

Aspergillus fumigatus due to the TR/L98H mutation in Germany. (cdc.gov)

Emergence of azole resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus and spread of a single resistance mechanism. (cdc.gov)

In general, Aspergillus species produced more secondary metabolites at the higher temperature," Hatmaker said. (vanderbilt.edu)

S. Subhash, "Production, Optimization and Characterization of efficient Chitinase producing Aspergillus spp", in new horizons in Biotechnology, 2016. (amrita.edu)

Something South African LLC of Seattle, WA, is recalling their Peppercorn Collection Gift Set because mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A were detected in the Malaysian Long Pepper. (foodsafetynews.com)

citation needed] In addition to growth on carbon sources, many species of Aspergillus demonstrate oligotrophy where they are capable of growing in nutrient-depleted environments, or environments with a complete lack of key nutrients. (wikipedia.org)
ABPA also often involves production of thick mucin plugs and/or growth of Aspergillus species in the lungs. (knowthecause.com)

Rapid, reliable diagnostic tests for Aspergillus , when incorporated into patient care pathways, allow for the targeted use of antifungal therapy. (bruker.com)

Frequency and evolution of azole resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus associated with treatment failure. (cdc.gov)

The results indicated that the effect of carbon and nitrogen sources can influence the phosphate solubilizing efficiency of all the three Aspergillus spp. (hindawi.com)

However it is recognised that the data is affected greatly by the assumptions one makes, in particular the existing concentration of Aspergillus fumigatus. (whiterose.ac.uk)

Aspergillus ochraceus biocontrol by Hanseniaspora opuntiae in vitro and on coffee fruits. (bvsalud.org)

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