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Micrococcus
luteus
| Genomic
sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): |
MlsI,
MluI,
MluNI
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| Gram
Stain: |
Micrococcus luteus is Gram stain positive. |
| Respiration: |
Micrococcus luteus is aerobic |
| Motility: |
Micrococcus luteus is non-motile. |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Actinobacteria; Actinobacteria (class); Actinobacteridae;
Actinomycetales; Micrococcineae; Micrococcaceae; Micrococcus |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Micrococcus luteus has been associated with spoilage
of fish products. |
| Miscellaneous: |
Micrococcus luteus degrades the compounds in
sweat into ones producing unpleasant odors. Micrococcus luteus was formerly known as Micrococcus lysodeikticus. |
| Human health and disease: |
| Some strains of Micrococcus
luteus may occasionally be opportunist pathogens.
Micrococcus
luteus can cause septic shock, pnuemonia, and urinary tract infections
in an immune-deficient person. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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