title: Taxonomic studies on Kitasatosporia cystarginea sp. nov., which produces a new antifungal antibiotic cystargin.
abstract: Taxonomic studies on a new species, Kitasatosporia cystarginea are presented. Among the several species already described in this genus, this strain is characteristic in forming distinct spirals of spore chains. A significant properties of the species is the production of a new antifungal antibiotic, cystargin.
authors.affiliation: Antibiotics Laboratory, RIKEN, Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Saitama, Japan.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kusakabe
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Isono
mesh_terms: D000192:Actinomycetales / Q000032:analysis / Q000145:classification* / Q000378:metabolism; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D010452:Peptide Biosynthesis; D010455:Peptides
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000935:Antifungal Agents; D010455:Peptides; C058276:cystargin