Who are we?
Microbial Culture Collection of Antibiotic Producers
MCCAP
MCCAP is one of the largest centers for the preservation of microbial genetic resources in Ukraine. We are committed not only to the reliable conservation of microorganism cultures but also to their comprehensive investigation as a source of natural products and as a tool for microbial biotechnologies applied in pharmacy, agriculture, and the resolution of environmental challenges.
Specialization
KKMPA specializes in isolation from natural biotopes and research of new strains of actinomycetes.
Additionally
Also, KKMPA contains typical strains of actinomycetes, their derivatives with altered biosynthesis of secondary metabolites obtained in our research, typical strains of conditionally pathogenic bacteria and yeasts, phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi.
Prospects
More recently, myxobacteria have also entered our field of interest. We are just mastering the skills of their selection and cultivation in laboratory conditions, and so far the collection of these bacteria is insignificant.
Our goal
Accumulation, systematization and reliable preservation of genetic resources of microorganisms, as well as their effective use for scientific, educational and practical purposes.
Our tasks
Preservation of existing cultures of microorganisms and isolation of new actinomycetes, myxobacteria and fungi from natural biotopes
Effective use of the available material and technical potential for teaching students, postgraduates and doctoral students on the basis of KKMPA
Study of the genetic and biotechnological potential of microorganisms for obtaining biologically active molecules, in particular, new antibiotics
Commercialization of scientific developments of KKMPA and active cooperation with business in solving scientific and practical tasks
Expansion of scientific knowledge in the field of genetics and biotechnology of microorganisms within the framework of national and international projects
Expanding cooperation with Ukrainian and international research institutions to achieve scientific, educational and practical tasks