<it>Actinoplanes teichomyceticus </it>ATCC 31121 as a cell factory for producing teicoplanin

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Teicoplanin is a glycopeptide antibiotic used clinically in Europe and in Japan for the treatment of multi-resistant Gram-positive infections. It is produced by fermenting <it>Actinoplanes teichomyceticus</it>. The pharma...

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Main Authors: Taurino Carlo, Frattini Luca, Marcone Giorgia, Gastaldo Luciano, Marinelli Flavia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/10/1/82