A New Compound with Antibiotic Activity from Methanotrophic
Bacteria (2003 FY 23)
The invention is a new product, produced by at least two genera of
methanotrophic bacteria, Methylococcus and Methylosinus. The compound
has a unique structure consisting of a short peptide chain consisting
of amino acids, modified amino acids and non-amino acid components.
In addition to its unique structure, the compound is of interest because
of it has a high affinity for copper and has antibiotic activity. The
possible uses of the compound are, as an antibiotic, a copper-chelating
agent in a variety of laboratory, medical, and environmental situations,
acts as a growth promoter for selected gram-negative bacteria and potential
use in the binding of other metals, although this property is still
under investigation.
Patent: Pending
License: Negotiable
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