Research progress in resources mining and polyphase classification of myxobacteria

Abstract:

Myxobacteria are a kind of medical microorganisms that could produce abundant secondary metabolites, show complex multicellular behaviors and prey kinds of bacteria and fungi. Therefore, myxobacteria have important values of research and application. However, it seriously impedes myxobacterial mining and utilization because of their difficulties to isolate, cultivate, and research in polyphase classification. This review described myxobacterial features, methods for isolation and purification, and discussed existing problems and improvement measures. In addition, we also analyzed the research status in polyphase classification of myxobacteria. Based on the current technical means and research progress, the future research trends of myxobacteria were prospected. This review aims to provide help to relevant researches on myxobacteria in the future.