Veterinary Fungal Pathogen Solutions

BioVenic is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of services for the study of veterinary fungal pathogens. Our veterinary fungal pathogen solutions offer a one-stop service platform to support research and development efforts in fungal pathogen biology, disease diagnostics, and novel treatment discovery and development. Our services encompass everything from isolation and cultivation to detailed molecular characterization and advanced omics analyses.

Veterinary Fungal Pathogen Isolation and Cultivation

Our isolation and cultivation services are the foundational step in studying fungal pathogens. We isolate fungal pathogens from a variety of animal specimens. Our cultivation protocols ensure the growth of high-quality fungal cultures, which are essential for downstream analyses. By providing pure and viable cultures, we enable accurate identification and characterization of fungal species.

Veterinary Fungal Pathogen Identification and Characterization

Our identification and characterization services leverage advanced technologies to accurately determine the species and strain of fungal pathogens.

• Veterinary Fungal Pathogen Morphology
  Morphological analysis is crucial for fungal identification. We employ various staining and microscopy techniques to examine the physical characteristics of fungal isolates. Detailed morphological data provides initial clues about the fungal species and guides further molecular analyses.

Fig.1 Common staining of fungus.¹

• Veterinary Fungal Pathogen Genomics Services
  Our genomics services offer in-depth insights into the genetic makeup of fungal pathogens, which help in vaccine development, biomarker discovery and pathogenesis mechanism studies.
  • 18S/ITS rRNA Amplicon Sequencing
  • De Novo Sequencing
  • Whole Genome Sequencing
• Veterinary Fungal Pathogen Transcriptomics Services
  Transcriptomics services analyze the RNA transcripts of fungal pathogens, revealing gene expression patterns under various conditions. This data is crucial for understanding the functional aspects of fungal biology, including pathogenicity in animals and response to environmental changes.
• Veterinary Fungal Pathogen Proteomics and Metabolomics Services
  Our proteomics and metabolomics services provide a holistic view of the proteins and mycotoxins and other metabolites produced by fungal pathogens. Proteomics identifies and quantifies the proteins expressed by the pathogen, while metabolomics and toxin profiles the small molecules involved in metabolic processes. Our analyses help elucidate the biochemical pathways and mechanisms that drive fungal pathogenicity and survival in animals.

Applications

• Veterinary Fungal Vaccine Development
  Our services support vaccine development by identifying key antigens and characterizing the immune response to fungal pathogens. Genomics and proteomics data help pinpoint potential vaccine targets, while our isolation and cultivation services provide the necessary fungal material for vaccine testing.
• Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Research in Fungus
  Our genomics and transcriptomics services identify resistance genes and track fungal expression under different conditions. By studying the genetic and phenotypic basis of AMR, researchers can develop strategies to combat resistant fungal strains infecting animals.
• Animal Fungal Infection Pathogenesis Research
  Our services provide comprehensive data on the molecular, cytopathological, histopathological, and in vivo aspects of fungal pathogens. This multi-faceted approach allows researchers to dissect the molecular and cellular processes involved in animal fungal infection and disease progression.

Fig.2 The genus Aspergillus.²

BioVenic's veterinary fungal pathogen solutions offer a robust and integrated suite of services to support all aspects of fungal pathogen research and development. From initial isolation and cultivation to advanced molecular analyses, we provide the tools and expertise needed to tackle the complex challenges posed by fungal pathogens in veterinary medicine. Our services focus on vaccine development, AMR research, or pathogenesis studies, which are designed to accelerate your research and drive innovations in fungal pathogen studies. Please contact us to learn more about veterinary fungal pathogen research services.

References

1. Allison, Derek B., Patricia J. Simner, and Syed Z. Ali. "Identification of infectious organisms in cytopathology: a review of ancillary diagnostic techniques." Cancer cytopathology 126 (2018): 643-653.
2. From Wiki: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aspergillus_niger_01.jpg