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[Oxadin effect on actinomycetes strains]
M M Naidenova1, Y G Michaĭilov, I Ivanova
1Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Abstract:
The results of research show that oxadin has mutagenous effect on the tested actinomyces strains, in particular on Streptomyces albus--producer of the polyether antibiotic salinomycin. The colonies grown up after spores treatment with oxadin, have been tested for auxotrophy, morphological mutations and biosynthesis of the antibiotic salinomycin. Treatment of Streptomyces albus strain with 10% oxadin for 10 or 20 min provided the isolation of highly active strains. Dispersion analysis data revealed statistically significant differences between the control (non treated) and the oxadin-treated Streptomyces albus populations.
Insights
Oxadin treatment induced mutations in Streptomyces albus, enhancing salinomycin antibiotic production. This research identifies mutagenic effects for improved microbial strain development.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology
Context:
- Streptomyces albus is a key producer of the polyether antibiotic salinomycin.
- Understanding mutagenic agents is crucial for strain improvement in antibiotic biosynthesis.
- Oxadin's effects on actinomyces strains were previously underexplored.
Purpose:
- To investigate the mutagenic potential of oxadin on actinomyces.
- To assess the impact of oxadin treatment on Streptomyces albus.
- To identify potential improvements in salinomycin biosynthesis through mutagenesis.
Summary:
- Oxadin exhibits mutagenic effects on actinomyces, specifically on Streptomyces albus.
- Treatment of Streptomyces albus spores with 10% oxadin for 10-20 minutes yielded highly active salinomycin-producing strains.
- Mutations affected auxotrophy, morphology, and antibiotic biosynthesis, with statistically significant differences observed compared to control populations.
Impact:
- This study demonstrates oxadin as a potential tool for microbial strain enhancement.
- The isolation of highly active Streptomyces albus strains can lead to increased salinomycin yields.
- Findings contribute to the field of antibiotic discovery and microbial genetics.