[Bacteria of Bacillus species--prospective source for biologically active substances].
The present data from literature on bio-active substances produced by aerobic sporulating bacteria of Bacillus genus are presented. Problems of antibiotics synthesis by bacilli are considered. The antibiotics under consideration are both well-known and new ones--biosurfactants characterized by the surface-active properties. Enzymic activity of Bacillus genus bacteria has been characterized. Special attention was given to the analysis of enzymes, which could play a positive part in the digestion processes. Data are presented which evidence that the bacilli produce the substances, which affect essentially the immune reactivity of the macroorganism.
Smirnov
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Institute of Microbiology and Virology, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Kyiv.
Sorokulova
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IB
Pinchuk
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000494:pharmacology; D001407:Bacillus / Q000201:enzymology / Q000378:metabolism*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents