Draft genome sequence of the marine Streptomyces sp. strain PP-C42, isolated from the Baltic Sea.

ABSTRACT: Streptomyces, a branch of aerobic Gram-positive bacteria, represents the largest genus of actinobacteria. The streptomycetes are characterized by a complex secondary metabolism and produce over two-thirds of the clinically used natural antibiotics today. Here we report the draft genome sequence of a Streptomyces strain, PP-C42, isolated from the marine environment. A subset of unique genes and gene clusters for diverse secondary metabolites as well as antimicrobial peptides could be identified from the genome, showing great promise as a source for novel bioactive compounds.

SUBMITTER: Fan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3133317 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature