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Amycolatopsis
''Amycolatopsis'' is a genus of high GC-content bacteria within the family Pseudonocardiaceae. The genus is known for producing many types of antibiotics, including *Epoxyquinomicin, related to ''Amycolatopsis sulphurea'', are a class of weak antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent. *Vancomycin, obtained from ''Amycolatopsis orientalis'', is being used for infections resistant to other antibiotics. *Ristocetin, made by ''Amycolatopsis lurida'', was an antibiotic but ceased to apply due to adverse effects of platelet agglutination. Now it is used to assay von Willebrand disease. Degradation of bio-polymers Several bacteria from the genus ''Amycolatopsis'' are able to enzymatically hydrolyze the ester bonds of poly-lactic acid (Polylactic acid, PLA) films in aquatic medium. So far, it is one of the few known bacteria able to biodegrade the bioplastic outside compost facilities in a relatively short period of time. Species ''Amycolatopsis'' comprises the following species: * ''Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amycolatopsis Acididurans
''Amycolatopsis'' is a genus of high GC-content bacteria within the family Pseudonocardiaceae. The genus is known for producing many types of antibiotics, including * Epoxyquinomicin, related to ''Amycolatopsis sulphurea'', are a class of weak antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent. *Vancomycin, obtained from '' Amycolatopsis orientalis'', is being used for infections resistant to other antibiotics. * Ristocetin, made by ''Amycolatopsis lurida'', was an antibiotic but ceased to apply due to adverse effects of platelet agglutination. Now it is used to assay von Willebrand disease. Degradation of bio-polymers Several bacteria from the genus ''Amycolatopsis'' are able to enzymatically hydrolyze the ester bonds of poly-lactic acid (PLA) films in aquatic medium. So far, it is one of the few known bacteria able to biodegrade the bioplastic outside compost facilities in a relatively short period of time. Species ''Amycolatopsis'' comprises the following species: * '' A. acidicola' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |