Antimetabolites produced by microorganisms. VIII. N5 hydroxy L arginine, a new naturally occurring amino acid

Article abstract of DOI:10.7164/antibiotics.26.284

A new crystalline amino acid was isolated from the fermentation broth of a Bacillus species and identified as N⁵ hydroxy L arginine. This compound possesses antimicrobial activity against several microorganisms, including Escherichia coli, which is reversed by L arginine and related compounds.