Naphthacemycins, novel circumventors of β-lactam resistance in MRSA, produced by Streptomyces sp. KB-3346-5. I. The taxonomy of the producing strain, and the fermentation, isolation and antibacterial activities
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Researchers have discovered naphthacemycins, which are reported to counter β-lactam resistance in MRSA. These compounds are produced by a strain of Streptomyces, specifically Streptomyces sp. KB-3346-5. The discovery of naphthacemycins and details about the producing strain and their antibacterial activities have been outlined in a series of reports.