What are the biological activities of allosamidin in Streptomyces?
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Streptomyces species are known for producing a variety of secondary metabolites with diverse biological activities. Understanding the role of allosamidin in Streptomyces can provide insights into its ecological function and potential applications.
Answer
Allosamidin promotes the production of chitinases in Streptomyces by acting as a signal molecule. It enhances the expression of the chi65 gene, which encodes a 46 kDa chitinase, through a two-component regulatory system involving Chi65S and Chi65R. This effect is observed in both allosamidin-producing and non-producing Streptomyces strains, suggesting a general regulatory mechanism for chitinase production in Streptomyces.
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