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Nocardia
argentinensis
| Genomic
sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): |
NarI |
| Gram
Stain: |
Nocardia argentinensis is Gram stain positive |
| Respiration: |
Nocardia argentinensis is aerobic |
| Motility: |
Nocardia argentinensis is non-motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Actinobacteria; Actinobacteria (class); Actinobacteridae;
Actinomycetales; Corynebacterineae; Nocardiaceae; Nocardia |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| Nocardia argentinensis
produces an antibiotic (Nargenicin A1) effective against
Gram-positive bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus
and Clostridia. |
| Human health and disease: |
Nocardia argentinensis can be an opportunistic
pathogen in humans. |
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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