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Streptomyces  actuosus U 227  
Section: 8 No: 2
Lineage: Actinobacteria, Actinobacteria, Actinobacteridae, Actinomycetales, Streptomycineae, Streptomycetaceae
Contributor: T. Mikawa & R. Sashida

This strain forms long straight chains of spores with smooth surfaces. It produces nosiheptide, a polypeptide antibiotic, which is used as a feed additive which enhances the growth of chickens and pigs. Bar, 5 µm.

Secondary Metabolites:
 nosiheptide  

References:
PMID: 7379912

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