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Minimycin, a New Antibiotic

Year: 1972

Type: article

Abstract: A new crystalline antibiotic, minimycin1), C9H11NO7, was isolated from the culture broth of Streptomyces hygroscopicus. Isolation and properties of the new antibiotic are described. Minimycin is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and also possesses significant antitumor activity against transplantable tumors.

Source: The Journal of Antibiotics

DOI: 10.7164/antibiotics.25.44

Authors: YOHKO KUSAKABE, JUNSAKU NAGATSU, MLTSUO SHIBUYA, OSAMU KAWAGUCHI, CHIEKO HIROSE, SHIROH SHIRATO

Language: English

Topic: Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis

Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2106964995

FWCI: 4.023

Cites: 2

Cited by: 108

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