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'''Saccharopolyspora''' is a genus of bacteria in the family [[Pseudonocardiaceae]]. It was first described in 1986 and is known for its ability to produce secondary metabolites, including antibiotics.

== Taxonomy ==

The genus ''Saccharopolyspora'' belongs to the order [[Actinomycetales]], suborder [[Pseudonocardineae]], and family [[Pseudonocardiaceae]]. The genus was first described by Lacey and Goodfellow in 1986. The name ''Saccharopolyspora'' is derived from the Greek words ''sakcharon'' (sugar), ''polys'' (many), and ''spora'' (seed), referring to the many spore chains produced by these bacteria on sugar-containing media.

== Characteristics ==

''Saccharopolyspora'' species are aerobic, Gram-positive, non-motile, and spore-forming bacteria. They form branched substrate and aerial hyphae, with the latter often bearing chains of spores. The cell wall of ''Saccharopolyspora'' contains meso-diaminopimelic acid, and the whole-cell sugars are usually arabinose and galactose.

== Metabolism ==

''Saccharopolyspora'' species are known for their ability to produce secondary metabolites, including antibiotics. For example, ''Saccharopolyspora erythraea'' is the producer of the macrolide antibiotic [[erythromycin]], which is widely used in human medicine.

== Species ==

There are currently 37 recognized species in the genus ''Saccharopolyspora'', including ''Saccharopolyspora erythraea'', ''Saccharopolyspora hirsuta'', and ''Saccharopolyspora spinosa''. The latter produces the antibiotic [[spinosad]], which is used in agriculture for pest control.

== References ==

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== External links ==

* [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?mode=Info&id=1883 ''Saccharopolyspora'' at NCBI Taxonomy Browser]

[[Category:Bacteria]]
[[Category:Actinobacteria]]
[[Category:Medicine]]

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