Applications of gene replacement technology to Streptocymes clavuligerus strain development for clavulanic acid production
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Researchers used genetic engineering to suppress the production of non-clavulanic acid clavams by Streptomyces clavuligerus. This bacterium is used to produce clavulanic acid, an antibiotic that can inhibit beta lactamases. It is used clinically in combination with beta lactam antibiotics.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2001
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Removal of nitrate from groundwater by cyanobacteria: quantitative assessment of factors influencing nitrate uptake
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Two Synechocystis spp. and a Synechococcus sp. were able to remove nitrate from contaminated groundwater. They belong to a class of bacteria called cyanobacteria and may be effective at nitrate removal of polluted water in large-scale applications.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2000
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Increased production of zeaxanthin and other pigments by application of genetic engineering techniques to Synechocystis sp. strain PCC 6803
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The overproduction of zeaxanthin and other carotenoid pigments by Synechocystis sp. is described. This method can be used to produce carotenoids for the food industry. As antioxidants, carotenoids may prevent certain diseases.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2000
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