A new iminol derivative from Streptomyces cacaoi in new fermentation conditions

Abstract

Marine-derived organisms have varied secondary metabolism due to their adaptation to extreme conditions of marine environments. This fact has made marine-derived Actinobacteria promising sources of new/novel compounds. In addition, the expression of secondary metabolite gene clusters is typically under the control of environmental conditions that cause many of the biosynthetic gene clusters to be silent under laboratory conditions. Thus, the determination of proper fermentation conditions becomes crucial for discovering new molecules.