Bioprospecting for novel and potent antibiotic from soil microflora in an attempt to fight off the progressing antibiotic resistance

Project Title

Bioprospecting for novel and potent antibiotic from soil microflora in an attempt to fight off the progressing antibiotic resistance

Project Area of Specialization Shared EconomyProject Summary

We are isolating potent antibiotics from soil actinomycetes. Soil actinomycetes have been proven exceptional in isolation of majority of the present day antibiotics e.g. gentomycin, streptomycin, vancomycin, neomycin, and what not. The arena is diverse. And till date several potent antimicrobial as well as antiparasitic compounds have been isolated and commercialized widely. We are on a mission to seek out another one, helping to provide a solution to the growing antibiotic resistance.

Project Objectives

Isolation and Identification of actino bacteria will be done. 

Screening for antimicrobial potential and the degree of antimicrobial potential.

Isolation, purification and structural characterization of the antibiotic compound.

Project Implementation Method

Microbiology laboratory techniques will be utilized and incorporated in combination with basic pharmacy techniques for purification and characterization of antibiotic.

Benefits of the Project

A new potential antibiotic ( can be antifungal, antibacterial, or antiparasitic) can be isolated to add to the present antibiotic list which can prove to be a helping step in solving the global issue of antibiotic resistance.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

No such technical details to be mentioned.

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry MedicalOther IndustriesCore Technology Big DataOther TechnologiesSustainable Development GoalsRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	80000
Lab equipment	Equipment	10	7000	70000
miscellaneous	Miscellaneous	1	10000	10000