Methylenomycin A is a cyclopentanone derived antibiotic produced by Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2) that is effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.[1][2] Methylenomycins are naturally produced in two variants: A and B.[citation needed]
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