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Serratia
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Definition
: A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs in the natural environment (soil, water, and plant surfaces) or as an opportunistic human pathogen.
in water, soil, food; infection
Examples
Serratia liquefaciens
;
Serratia marcescens
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
serratiopeptidase
EC 3.4.-
*Peptide Hydrolases
Serratia.
Pharma Action
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Jpn J Antibiot 30(3):223;1977; Jpn J Antibiot 32(8):806;1979