Description of Oerskovia gen. n. to harbor Orskov's motile nocardia

Appl Microbiol. 1970 Mar;19(3):534. doi: 10.1128/am.19.3.534-534.1970.

Abstract

The genus Oerskovia is proposed to harbor actinomycetes forming an extensively branched substrate mycelium which usually breaks up into motile elements. Cell wall preparations contain major amounts of lysine and galactose. Aspartic acid is often present in major amounts. Aerial mycelium is not formed. Gram reaction and catalase production are positive. The type species is Oerskovia turbata comb. n.

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycetales / analysis
  • Actinomycetales / classification*
  • Actinomycetales / enzymology
  • Actinomycetales / growth & development
  • Aspartic Acid / analysis
  • Catalase / metabolism
  • Cell Wall / analysis
  • Galactose / analysis
  • Lysine / analysis
  • Nocardia / classification

Substances

  • Aspartic Acid
  • Catalase
  • Lysine
  • Galactose