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Abstract
The genus Nocardia are gram-positive bacteria, many of which possess pathogenicity and infect human lungs, skin, brain, and other organs. Since research on the genus Nocardia has not progressed as rapidly as that on the genus Streptomyces, the genus Nocardia is considered a useful undeveloped resource for exploring natural products. On the other hand, when the genus Nocardia infects the human body, the strains are attacked by immune cells such as macrophages. Therefore, we suggested a new method for screening natural products by culturing the genus Nocardia in the presence of animal cells. In this review, we describe our recent results in searching for natural products from the genus Nocardia.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Natural Medicines is an international journal publishing original research in naturally occurring medicines and their related foods and cosmetics. It covers:
-chemistry of natural products
-biochemistry of medicinal plants
-pharmacology of natural products and herbs, including Kampo formulas and traditional herbs
-botanical anatomy
-cultivation of medicinal plants.
The journal accepts Original Papers, Notes, Rapid Communications and Natural Resource Letters. Reviews and Mini-Reviews are generally invited.