Gene cluster analysis for the biosynthesis of elgicins, novel lantibiotics produced by <it>paenibacillus elgii </it>B69

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The recent increase in bacterial resistance to antibiotics has promoted the exploration of novel antibacterial materials. As a result, many researchers are undertaking work to identify new lantibiotics because of their potent antimic...

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Main Authors: Teng Yi, Zhao Wenpeng, Qian Chaodong, Li Ou, Zhu Liang, Wu Xuechang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/45