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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