摘要 |
<p>A method of obtaining Streptomyces protoplasts which are able to regenerate viable cells with high efficiency is disclosed. The method involves growing Streptomyces cells to a particular physiological state, the transition phase between the exponential and stationary growth phases, and then forming protoplasts. The physiological state of the cells at the time of protoplast formation is crucial for efficient cell regeneration. Protoplasts obtained by this method enhance the use of protoplast-fusion techniques to effect genetic exchange within the genus Streptomyces, thereby facilitating the construction of hybrid or recombinant Streptomyces strains with useful properties.</p> |