Genus Pseudonocardia: What we know about its biological properties, abilities and current application in biotechnology

The genus Pseudonocardia belongs to a group of Actinomycetes, and is a member of the family Pseudonocardiacea. The members of this genus are aerobic, Gram‐positive, non‐motile bacteria that are commonly found in soil, plant and environment. Although this genus has a low clinical significance; howeve...

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Published in:Journal of applied microbiology 2022-02, Vol.132 (2), p.890-906
Main Authors: Riahi, Hanieh Sadat, Heidarieh, Parvin, Fatahi‐Bafghi, Mehdi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actinomycetales - genetics
Actinomycete
Actinomycetes
Bacterial Typing Techniques
Base Composition
Biological properties
Biotechnology
Catalase
degradation
DNA, Bacterial
Gelatinase
Metabolites
Phylogeny
Polymerase chain reaction
Pseudonocardia
RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
Secondary metabolites
Sequence Analysis, DNA
Tumors
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Summary:The genus Pseudonocardia belongs to a group of Actinomycetes, and is a member of the family Pseudonocardiacea. The members of this genus are aerobic, Gram‐positive, non‐motile bacteria that are commonly found in soil, plant and environment. Although this genus has a low clinical significance; however, it has an important role in biotechnology due to the production of secondary metabolites, some of which have anti‐bacterial, anti‐fungal and anti‐tumour effects. The use of phenotypic tests, such as gelatinase activity, starch hydrolysis, catalase and oxidase tests, as well as molecular methods, such as polymerase chain reaction, are necessary for Pseudonocardia identification at the genus and species levels.
ISSN:1364-5072
1365-2672
DOI:10.1111/jam.15271