A NEW ANTIBIOTIC, GATAVALIN
- 1 January 1972
- journal article
- Published by Japan Antibiotics Research Association in The Journal of Antibiotics
- Vol. 25 (4) , 243-247
- https://doi.org/10.7164/antibiotics.25.243
Abstract
Gatavalin, a new peptide antibiotic, was isolated from cells of Bacillus polymyxa var. colistinus KOYAMA. The antimicrobial spectrum of this antibiotic is characterized by activity against gram-positive bacteria, mycobacteria, yeasts and molds. This antibiotic was named gatavalin because it contains glutamic acid, aspartic acid, threonine, alanine and valine. The isolation, purification, physico-chemical and biological properties of gatavalin are described, and the relationship with other colistinus peptides, colistin and jolipeptin, is discussed.Keywords
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