Streptomyces - ț̢
A genus of bacteria that form a nonfragmented aerial mycelium. Many species have been identified with some being pathogenic. This genus is responsible for producing a majority of the ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENTS of practical value.
Synonyms :
Streptomyces antibioticus - ț̢
An actinomycete from which the antibiotic OLEANDOMYCIN is obtained.
Synonyms :
Streptomyces aureofaciens - ț̢
An actinomycete from which the antibiotic CHLORTETRACYCLINE is obtained.
Synonyms :
Streptomyces coelicolor - ț̢
A soil-dwelling actinomycete with a complex lifecycle involving mycelial growth and spore formation. It is involved in the production of a number of medically important ANTIBIOTICS.
Synonyms : Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2)
Streptomyces griseus - ț̢
An actinomycete from which the antibiotics STREPTOMYCIN, grisein, and CANDICIDIN are obtained.