LP16969-5

Epicoccum purpurascens

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Descriptions

Epicoccum nigrum is a species of fungus. A plant pathogen, it is widespread fungus which produces colored pigments that can be used as antifungal agents against other pathogenic fungi. Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia

Epicoccum has been isolated from cereals, fruits, polluted fresh water, compost beds, insects, human skin and sputum. It is a secondary decomposer of plants, soil, paper and textiles and is very common on dying substrates, where abundant sporulation can be observed.

A positive RAST was predictive for the outcome of bronchoprovocation response for Epicoccum. Copyright Copyright © 2006 Phadia AB. Source: ImmunoCap, ImmunoCap

Basic Part Properties

Part Display Name

Epicoccum purpurascens

Part Type

Component (Describes the core component or analyte measured)

Created On

2000-05-04

Construct for LOINC Short Name

E purpurascens

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