Subtilin (Noun)
Meaning
A polypeptide antibiotic (similar to bacitracin) obtained from a soil bacterium.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Subtilin is produced by a certain strain of Bacillus subtilis naturally found in soil environments.
- The discovery of subtilin, a polypeptide antibiotic produced by Bacillus subtilis, has shed light on various antibiotic mechanisms.
- It was observed that the mechanism of action of subtilin is very similar to that of bacitracin, in disrupting bacterial cell membranes.
- Subtilin, obtained from a specific type of soil bacteria, is used to treat bacterial infections in certain medical applications.
- The unique properties of subtilin make it a valuable compound in the study of polypeptide antibiotics and their potential uses.