ABSTRACT
The genus Ciliochorella is a group of pestalotioid fungi, which typically occurs in subtropical and tropical areas. Species from the Ciliochorella genus play important roles in the decomposition of litter. In this study, we introduce two new species (Ciliochorellachinensissp. nov. and C.savannicasp. nov.) that were found on leaf litter collected from savanna-like vegetation in hot dry valleys of southwestern China. Phylogenetic analyses of combined LSU, ITS and tub2 sequence datasets indicated that C.chinensis and C.savannica respectively form a distinct clade within the Ciliochorella genus. The comparison of the morphological characteristics indicated that the two new species are well differentiated within this genus species. Analysis of the evolutionary history suggests that Ciliochorella originated from the Eurasian continent during the Paleogene (38 Mya). Further, we find that both new species can produce cellulase and laccase, playing a decomposer role.
ABSTRACT
In order to evaluated the curative effect of rhIL-11 (Mega) on thrombocytopenia in chronic aplastic anemia (CAA) patients, ten CAA cases with thrombocytopenia after administration of conventional drugs were selected and subcutaneously injected 0.75 mg Mega per day in 1 - 2 courses of treatment on the basis of conventional therapy. Results showed that platelet counts were obviously increased and the bleeding symptoms were alleviated in all CAA patients after application of Mega for treatment. In conclusion, the rhIL-11 (Mega) could be used as an effective drug for treatment of thrombocytopenia in CAA patients.