Kitasatos
Kitasatosporia is a genus of Gram-positive, aerobic bacteria belonging to the family *Actinomycetaceae*. The genus was named in honor of Japanese microbiologist Kitasato Shibasaburō (1853–1931), who made significant contributions to the field of bacteriology and immunology. The type species of the genus is *Kitasatosporia viridiflava*, first described in 1972.
Members of the genus *Kitasatosporia* are known for their ability to produce various bioactive compounds, including
The genus was initially classified under *Streptomyces* but was later reclassified due to differences in morphological
Research on *Kitasatosporia* has focused on its potential for biotechnological applications, including the discovery of novel
The taxonomy of *Kitasatosporia* continues to evolve as new species are identified through advances in molecular