Association·nasa
Space missions variably affect actinomycin D production
Claim that production of actinomycin D by Streptomyces plicatus WC56452 increased at certain time points and conditions during space missions, but decreased at other stages compared to ground controls.
Confidence
80%
active
Evidence Quote
“increased production of actinomycin D by S. plicatus was noted only on days 8 and 12 during the space mission, while decreased production was noted ... compared to the ground controls”
Relationship
Altered yields of secondary metabolites in microbes under space/microgravity modifies Variable production of actinomycin D by Streptomyces plicatus during space missions