Genomic and Metabolite Profiling Reveal a Novel <i>Streptomyces</i> Strain, QHH-9511, from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Xilong Feng, Ruiqi Zhang, Da‐Cheng Wang, Wei-Ge Dong, Zhenxin Wang, Yi‐Jie Zhai, Wenbo Han, Yin Xia, Jun‐Mian Tian, Jing Wei, Jin‐Ming Gao, Jianzhao Qi
Abstract
Undescribed microorganisms from special habitats are being screened for anti-superbug drug molecules. In a project to screen actinomycetes for anti-MRSA activity, we isolated a Streptomyces strain from Qinghai Lake lichens.
Topics & Concepts
PolyketideBiologyGenomeStreptomycesSecondary metaboliteGene clusterGeneticsGeneComputational biologyBacteriaBiosynthesisMicrobial Natural Products and BiosynthesisFungal Biology and ApplicationsPlant biochemistry and biosynthesis