Domain Bacteria Subclass Actinobacteridae Family Pseudonocardiaceae Higher classification Pseudonocardiaceae | Phylum Actinobacteria Order Actinomycetales Scientific name Amycolatopsis Rank Genus | |
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Similar Bacteria, High GC gram+, Pseudonocardia, Saccharopolyspora, Actinomycetales | ||
Amycolatopsis is a genus of high GC-content bacteria within the family Pseudonocardiaceae. These produce epoxyquinomicin C, a weak antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent, and vancomycin, an antibiotic used for infections resistant to other antibiotics.
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