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actinomyceteAny of a group of generally low-oxygen–utilizing bacteria identified by a branching growth pattern that results in large threadlike structures. The filaments may break apart to form rods or spheroidal shapes. Some actinomycetes can form spores. Many species occur in soil and are harmless to animals and higher plants; others are important disease-causing agents. For diagnostic purposes in human infections, the presence of sulfur granules is used. actinomycete [‚ak·tə·nō′mī‚sēt] (microbiology) Any member of the bacterial family Actinomycetaceae. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tokyo, Japan, Mar 8, 2006 - (JCN) - RIKEN announced on March 7 its
discovery that reveromycin A, a secondary metabolite of actinomycete,
plays a role in treating osteoporosis. The results of the coexposure to the actinomycete and
microbes/toxins were compared with the individual results of both the
microbe/ toxin and actinomycete exposures by using two-way ANOVA. Derived from a marine-obligate actinomycete, Nereus'
second compound, NPI-0052, is a highly potent second-generation
proteasome inhibitor for the treatment of multiple myeloma and
potentially solid tumors. |
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