Pseudonocardiaceae

Pseudonocardiaceae is a family of Actinobacteria, a phylum of bacteria. This family is characterized by its high G+C content in their DNA, and includes several genera that are significant in the field of biotechnology.

Taxonomy

The family Pseudonocardiaceae is part of the order Actinomycetales, which is the largest order within the phylum Actinobacteria. The family includes several genera, including Pseudonocardia, Actinokineospora, Saccharopolyspora, and Actinopolyspora.

Characteristics

Members of the Pseudonocardiaceae family are Gram-positive bacteria with high G+C content in their DNA. They are typically aerobic bacteria, and are found in a variety of environments, including soil, water, and even in extreme environments like salt pans and hot springs.

Biotechnology

Several genera within the Pseudonocardiaceae family are significant in biotechnology. For example, Pseudonocardia species are known to produce antibiotics, including nystatin and amphotericin B, which are used to treat fungal infections. Saccharopolyspora species are used in the production of erythromycin, an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

See also

• List of bacterial families
• Actinobacteria
• Biotechnology