Linearmycin A is a polyene antibiotic that has been found inStreptomyces.1It is active against the bacteriaS. aureusandE. coli(MICs = 3.1 and 1.6 μg/disc, respectively), the fungiS. cerevisiaeandC. albicans(MICs = 0.1 and 1.6 μg/disc, respectively), and the plant pathogenic fungusA. nigerin disc assays (MIC = 0.2 μg/disc). Linearmycin A induces lysis and degradation ofB. subtilisas a component ofStreptomycesMg1 extract.2

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C64H101NO16

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Linearmycin A

(< 1 mg/ml refers to the product slightly soluble or insoluble )
Powder: -20°C for 3 years
In solvent: -80°C for 2 years