Aspergillus ustus (Bainier) Thom et Church, anamorph
Strain Designations
Kurung [IMI 85473, QM 6864, WB 216]
Alternate State
Aspergillus unguis (Emile-Weil et Gaudin) Thom et Raper, anamorph
Application
produces nidulin
produces nornidulin
produces antibiotic against tubercle bacillus
Biosafety Level
1
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Product Format
freeze-dried
Type Strain
no
Intended Use
Preceptrol®
no
Medium
ATCC® Medium 336: Potato dextrose agar (PDA)
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 24.0°C
Name of Depositor
WC Tobie
Chain of Custody
ATCC <<--WC Tobie<<--J.M. Kurung
References
Kurung JM. Aspergillus ustus. Science 102: 11-12, 1945.
Dean FM, et al. The chemistry of fungi. Part XXII. Nidulin and nornidulin ("ustin"): Chlorine-containing metabolic products of Aspergillus nidulans. J. Chem. Soc. 2: 1432-1439, 1954.
