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Streptomyces
tsukubensis
9993 
Section: 8
No: 53
Lineage: Actinobacteria, Actinobacteria, Actinobacteridae, Actinomycetales, Streptomycineae, Streptomycetaceae
Contributor: M. Iwami & M. Ezaki
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This strain produces FK 506 (tacrolimus), which is used clinically as an immunosuppressant. It is characterized by its grayish aerial mycelium and straight spore chains with smooth surfaces. Bar, 5 µm.
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Secondary Metabolites:  FK 506 (tacrolimus)
References:
PMID: 23299187
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