New Antibiotic from Streptomyces Coelicolor Shows Promise Against Resistant Bacteria

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Source: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
New Antibiotic from Streptomyces Coelicolor Shows Promise Against Resistant Bacteria
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Researchers discovered a new, potent antibiotic intermediate called pre-methylenomycin C lactone in the bacterium Streptomyces coelicolor, which is over 100 times more effective against resistant Gram-positive bacteria like MRSA and VRE, with no detected resistance development, offering promising potential in combating antimicrobial resistance.

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