Work over the past two decades has revealed that non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) are prevalent in all kingdoms of life. Using RNA-seq we discovered hundreds of ncRNAs in the antibiotic-producing genus of bacteria, Streptomyces. These included trans-encoded small RNAS (sRNAs), cis-antisense RNAs, and a new type of antisense RNA we termed cutoRNAs (convergent untranslated overlapping RNAs) that arise when transcription termination does not occur in the intergenic region between two convergently arranged genes. Many of these ncRNAs feature prominently in the specialized metabolite biosynthetic clusters (e.g. antibiotics, anticancer agents, immunosuppressants). Hence, it is likely that understanding the functions of these RNAs will be important for new molecule discovery. We found that one highly expressed antisense RNA (ScbN) was expressed opposite the -butyrolactone synthase scbA in the model streptomycete Streptomyces coelicolor. However, ScbN had no detectible impact on the expression of scbA. Instead, the transcription terminator of scbN, which also forms a hairpin within the coding sequence of scbA, was found to reduce expression of scbA more than 10-fold. This led us to bioinformatically search for similar coding-sequence hairpins throughout all bacteria, leading to the discovery of many stable RNA structures with conserved locations throughout very divergent bacteria (e.g. Streptomyces, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis). / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / The flow of genetic information, from DNA to RNA to proteins, often portrays RNA as a mere intermediary molecule. An alternative, and perhaps more accurate, way to view RNA is that it is central to all cellular processes. Many RNAs are not translated into proteins and instead act as regulatory molecules, impacting the expression of other genes. In this work we found many examples of these regulatory RNAs in a group of bacteria known to produce many of the world’s antibiotics. Understanding the roles these regulatory RNAs play in impacting gene expression will be important for the discovery of new molecules, such as antibiotics. In addition to distinct regulatory RNAs mentioned above, we found that RNA structures within the coding sequences of mRNAs that are translated into proteins have dramatic regulatory consequences. We describe the characterization of one such RNA structure in a gene involved in bacterial communication, and develop a bioinformatic tool to hunt for other such structures conserved throughout bacteria.

As antibiotic resistance has become a major global threat, the World Health Organization has urgently called scientists for alternative strategies for control of bacterial infections. Endolysin, a protein encoded by a phage gene, can degrade bacterial peptidoglycan (PG). Currently, there are three endolysin products in the clinical phase. We, thus, are interested in exploring novel endolysins from Streptomyces phages as only a few of them have been experimentally characterized. Using bioinformatics tools, we identified nine functional domain groups from 250 Streptomyces phages putative endolysins. NootNoot gp34 (transglycosylase; Nt34lys), Nabi gp26 (amidase; Nb26lys), Tribute gp42 (PGRP; Tb42lys), and LazerLemon gp35 (CHAP; LL35lys) were selected for experimental studies. We hypothesized that (1) the proteins of interest will have the ability to degrade PG, and (2) the proteins will be potential antimicrobial agents against ESKAPE safe relatives. The results showed that LL35lys, Nb26lys and Tb42lys exhibit PG-degrading activity on zymography and hydrolysis assay. The enzymes (400 µg/mL) can reduce PG turbidity to 32-40%. The killing assay suggested that Tb42lys possess a boarder range (Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas putida, Acinetobacter baylyi and Klebsiella aerogenes). While Nb26lys can attack Gram-negative bacteria, LL35lys can only reduce the growth of the Gram-positive strains with an MIC90 of 2 µg/mL. A higher concentration (≥300 µg/mL) of Nb26lys is needed to treat P. putida and K. aerogenes. Therefore, endolysins from Streptomyces phage have potential as possible antimicrobial agents against ESKAPE bacteria.

Ravidomycin is a yellow antitumor antibiotic produced by Streptomyces ravidus. Ravidomycin shows strong antitumor activity against P388 lymphocytic leukemia, the colon 38 tumor, and the CD8Fl mammary tumor. It is also very active against Gram positive bacteria. Biosynthetic studies have shown that the aglycone unit comes from the folding of a polyketide chain with the vinyl unit arising from propionic acid. Since this vinyl functionality is believed to playa role in the antitumor activity of the antibiotic, it is of interest to elucidate the stereochemical selectivity in its formation from propionic acid. The synthesis of (R) and (S)-L2-²H₁ j propionate, incorporation of the labelled material, and chemical analysis of the resulting antibiotic was be used to determine the stereochemistry of formation of the vinyl side chain. It was found that propionate was incorporated with ravidomycin with stereospecific loss of the 2-(pro-R)-proton. / Master of Science

Bacterial transcriptomes are highly complex, comprising not only protein-coding RNAs and translation-related non-coding RNAs, but also non-coding RNAs that function as regulators of gene expression. The post-transcriptional modification of RNA sequences by RNA editing enzymes, which has recently been shown to affect diverse RNA substrates in several bacteria, can magnify this complexity further still. However, little is known about RNA editing and non-coding RNAs in Streptomyces venezuelae, a model organism for studying complex bacterial development and specialized metabolism. This thesis investigates RNA editing and non-coding regulatory RNAs in S. venezuelae using RNA sequencing data from wild type and mutant strains at various stages of development and under several laboratory-controlled conditions. We identified hundreds of adenosine-to-inosine editing events throughout the transcriptome and predicted the potential impact of the edits occurring in protein-coding RNAs. The potential role of the adenosine deaminase enzyme TadA in facilitating these RNA editing events is also considered. Additionally, we detected thousands of transcripts that are expressed from unannotated regions of the S. venezuelae genome, many of which we predict are non-coding RNAs. Furthermore, we highlight our efforts to characterize a highly expressed putative non-coding RNA that exhibits considerable sequence conservation in other streptomycetes. This work provides new insights into the transcriptomic complexity of S. venezuelae and expands our understanding of RNA-based regulation in bacteria. / Thesis / Master of Science (MSc) / All living things have DNA, which contains the instructions for maintaining life in the form of genes. These genes are copied into RNAs, and some of these RNA molecules are used to make proteins, which are the building blocks and machinery of cells. However, not all RNAs make proteins; some act as regulators, controlling which genes and proteins are active. Additionally, some proteins edit the instructions contained by RNA molecules after they are made, adding another layer of complexity to how cells regulate their activities. This thesis investigates these processes in Streptomyces venezuelae, a soil-dwelling bacterium known for its complex development and metabolism. We found hundreds of cases where RNA molecules are edited, potentially affecting their functions in the cell, and discovered thousands of non-protein-coding RNAs that may regulate genes or proteins. Our findings expand our understanding of how Streptomyces bacteria manage their complex genetic activities at the RNA level.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a crucial global food crop, yet its production is threatened by fungal pathogens such as Pythium ultimum and Colletotrichum coccodes, which cause significant yield losses and impact tuber quality. In this study, we investigated the antifungal properties of various Streptomyces and Bacillus isolates against these pathogens. The Streptomyces isolates, known for their prolific secondary metabolite production, were selected for their varying efficacy against these fungi. Despite the anticipated potential, Streptomyces isolates exhibited limited antifungal activity against Pythium ultimum and only moderate activity against Colletotrichum coccodes. In contrast, Bacillus isolates, particularly B1, demonstrated strong inhibition of C. coccodes, although this activity diminished after the removal of the live bacteria and after fractionation. The study has several potential factors influencing these outcomes, including the degradation of bioactive compounds during the fermentation, concentration, storage, and fractionation processes. The 10-day fermentation period was chosen based on the typical peak of secondary metabolite production in Streptomyces; however, the transition from solid to liquid media may have affected metabolite stability. Furthermore, the study suggests that repeated subculturing over six years may have led to genetic drift or loss of metabolite production in Streptomyces isolates. Additionally, the presence of Bacillus contaminants in an old DMSO stock added complexity to the results, particularly in early bioassay replicates. This study highlights the challenges of maintaining bioactive compound efficacy through various stages of microbial processing and suggests that alternative extraction and fractionation methods, as well as a focus on preserving synergistic compound interactions, may enhance the development of effective biocontrol agents for agricultural use.

Au cours de ce travail de thèse, nous nous sommes intéressés aux études taxonomiques des deux souches TN17 et Fr10 qui sont deux nouvelles espèces du genre Streptomyces dont nous avons proposé les nomenclatures suivantes : Streptomyces lilaceus sp. TN17 et Streptomyces microflavus sp. Fr10. A partir de la souche Streptomyces lilaceus sp. TN17, trois molécules on été purifiées et identifiées par le biais de plusieurs techniques spectroscopiques, il s’agit d’un dérivé de DKP (L-Leu, L-Arg), un dérivé de phtalate le di-(2-éthylhexyl) phtalate et un tértrapeptide cyclique : le 1 - [2 -(cyclopentanecarbonyl-3-phenylpropionyl] – pyrrolidine-2-carboxylique (1-carbamoyl-propyl)-amide. Ces trois molécules présentent des activités antibactériennes et antifongiques. Suite au criblage des souches de bactéries lactiques productrices de bactériocines de la collection de notre laboratoire et leurs caractérisations, nous avons identifié une nouvelle souche de Lactobacillus nommée Lactobacillus plantarum sp.TN635 qui produit une bactériocine « BacTN635 » de 3,8 KDa. Cette dernière a été purifiée à homogénéité, elle possède un spectre d’action très large contre les bactéries à Gram+, à Gram- et contre les champignons filamenteux et unicellulaires. BacTN635 a un effet bactéricide contre Listeria ivanovii BUG 496 et fongistatique contre Candida tropicalis R2 CIP203. / In This Thesis, we are interested in taxonomic studies of two strains TN17 and Fr10 which are two new species of the genus Streptomyces, and we have proposed the following names: Streptomyces lilaceus sp. TN17 and Streptomyces microflavus sp. Fr10. From Streptomyces lilaceus strain sp. TN17, three molecules have been purified and identified by means of several spectroscopic techniques, it is a derivative of DKP (L-Leu, Larg), a derivative of phthalate di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate and cyclic peptide 1 - [2 - (cyclopentanecarbonyl-3-phenylpropionyl] - pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid (1-carbamoylpropyl)- amide. All three molecules exhibit antibacterial and antifungal activities. A novel strain of lactic acid bacteria was isolated and characterized from a collection of our laboratory. It’s identified as a new strain of Lactobacillus, named Lactobacillus plantarum sp.TN635 producing a new bacteriocin "BacTN635" of 3.8 kDa, purified to homogeneity and spectrum with a very broad action against Gram + and Gram-, filamentous and unicellular fungi. BacTN635 has a bactericidal effect against Listeria ivanovii BUG 496 and fungistatic against Candida tropicalis R2 CIP203.

Streptomyces is the largest antibiotic-producing genus in the microbial world. Manumycin-type antibiotics are a small group of its metabolites. Their antibiotic activities are not very important but they show biological properties which can be potencially used e. g. to treat inflammation, cancer or Alzheimer's disease. The structure of manumycin compounds is formed by a central unit with connected upper and lower polyketide chain. The lower chain is mostly terminated by so called C5N unit. The substance U-62162 produced by the strain Streptomyces verdensis differs significantly from the other members of the manumycin-type metabolites in the structure of the lower chain which is fully saturated and lacking the C5N unit. The U-62162 biosynthetic gene cluster was sequenced and functions of identified open reading frames were deduced. Heterologous expressions of the cluster showed some genes reguired for the biosynthesis of the upper chain to be encoded on a different part of the chromosome. The insertional inactivation of the vrdER gene confirmed the enoylreductase to be responsible for the saturation of the lower chain. DSBA oxidoreductase, which gene is located at the edge of the cluster, is probably not involved in the biosynthesis. The insertion of genes for the biosynthesis of the C5N unit did...

Actinobactérias estão presentes nos mais diversos ambientes e são conhecidas por produzirem compostos com aplicabilidade, principalmente, na área médico-farmacológica e agronômica. Nos últimos anos, as pesquisas com microorganismos de ambientes pouco explorados têm aumentado significativamente, a fim de isolar novas espécies e novos compostos bioativos eficazes no controle de patógenos resistentes. Nesse contexto, a exploração de ilhas desponta como uma alternativa promissora. Ilhas oceânicas apresentam um habitat particular, com características diferentes do continente, muitas vezes abrigando organismos endêmicos. Neste estudo foram realizados o isolamento e o estudo químico e biológico de actinobactérias isoladas das ilhas de Alcatrazes e Palmas, localizadas no litoral norte de São Paulo. Amostras de solo rizosférico, folhas, raízes e pecíolo foram coletadas das plantas Anthurium alcatrazense e Anthurium urvilleanum. O material coletado foi inoculado em três meios de cultivo, resultando no isolamento de 23 actinobactérias, que foram identificadas majoritariamente como pertencentes ao gênero Streptomyces, com exceção de um isolado, pertencente ao gênero Amycolatopsis. Os isolados foram avaliados quanto à presença de genes de policetídeos (PKS-I) e peptídeos não ribossomais (NRPS), e foram também cultivados em quatro meios de cultivo, para explorar a produção de metabólitos secundários. Os extratos foram particionados e avaliados frente a bactérias patogênicas e fungos fitopatogênicos. Extratos de seis linhagens inibiram o crescimento de pelo menos um destes patógenos: Burkholderia cepacia, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus schleiferi, Rhizoctonia solani e Sclerotium rolfsii. Todos os isolados positivos no bioensaio, foram positivos para uma das vias biossintéticas (PKS-I ou NRPS). O isolado identificado como Streptomyces fulvissimus (A32), foi selecionado para investigação dos metabólitos secundários. Este é o primeiro relato do isolamento de actinobactérias das ilhas de Alcatrazes e Palmas, bem como do estudo do potencial antimicrobiano destes micro-organismos. / Actinobacteria are present in the most diverse environments and are known to produce compounds with applicability, mainly in the medical-pharmacological and agronomic area. In recent years, research with microorganisms from poorly explored environments has increased significantly in order to isolate new species and new bioactive compounds effective in the control of resistant pathogens. In this context, the exploration of islands emerges as a promising alternative. Oceanic islands have a particular habitat, with different characteristics of the continent, often harboring endemic organisms. In this study were carried out the isolation and chemical and biological study of actinobacteria isolated from the Palmas and Alcatrazes islands, north coast of São Paulo. Samples of rhizospheric soil, leaves, roots and petiole were collected from plants Anthurium alcatrazense and Anthurium urvilleanum. The collected material was inoculated in three culture media, resulting in the isolation of 23 actinobacteria, which were identified mainly as belonging to the genus Streptomyces, with the exception of one isolate belonging to the genus Amycolatopsis. The isolates were evaluated for the presence of polyketide (PKS-I) and non-ribosomal peptides (NRPS), in addition, were cultured in four culture media to explore the production of secondary metabolites. The extracts were partitioned and evaluated against pathogenic bacteria and phytopathogenic fungi. Extracts from six isolates inhibited the growth of at least one of these pathogens: Burkholderia cepacia, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus schleiferi, Rhizoctonia solani and Sclerotium rolfsii. All the positive isolates in the bioassay were positive for one of the biosynthetic pathways (PKS-I or NRPS). The isolate identified as Streptomyces fulvissimus (A32) was selected for investigation of secondary metabolites. This is the first report of the isolation of actinobacteria from the Alcatrazes and Palmas islands, as well as the study of the antimicrobial potential of these microorganisms.

Neste estudo foi acessada a diversidade taxonômica e potencial biológico de actinobactérias isoladas de três biomas brasileiros com atividade antagônica contra Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. No total, 354 isolados foram obtidos da Coleção de Microrganismos de Importância Agrícola e Ambiental (CMAA) da Embrapa - Meio Ambiente. A atividade antagônica contra S. sclerotiorum foi avaliada por meio de ensaio in vitro. Foram selecionados 55 isolados, que apresentaram alguma porcentagem de inibição do crescimento de S. sclerotiorum. A identificação e análise da diversidade dos isolados, usando o gene 16S rRNA, demonstrou que 49 isolados são pertences ao genêro Streptomyces, quatro ao genêro Micromonospora, um a Kocuria e um a Actinomadura. Todas as actinobactérias apresentaram compatibilidade com bactérias benéficas do solo, exceto o isolado Caat P8 35. Três isolados, 1AS2a, Caat P5 55 e Caat P8 79, inibiram tanto o crescimento micelial quanto a germinação de escleródios de S. sclerotiorum. Os isolados Bc V1 06 e 3AS4 apresentaram hidrólise dos meios de fósforo orgânico e inorgânico. Com a ideia de conhecer o possível mecanismo de ação para solubilização de fósforo, o extrato aquoso do isolado 3AS4 foi submetido à análise de HPLC e o perfil cromatográfico obtido foi similar ácido glucônico. A avaliação desse isolado em casa de vegetação evidenciou diferenças na altura das plantas de soja, após seis semanas, quando inoculadas com a 3AS4. A relação Parte-aérea/Raiz foi significativamente maior quando adicionado o fósforo junto com a actinobactéria. Plantas sem adição de fósforo e com o isolado 3AS4 evidenciaram desenvolvimento similar na Parte-aérea/Raiz quando comparadas com plantas inoculadas com 40 kg ha-1 de PR e SPT. A avaliação da atividade enzimática evidenciou nove isolados capazes de hidrolisar quitina e laminarina como único substrato, sendo que três deles, 1AS2a, Caat P5 55 e Caat P8 79, foram avaliados quantitativamente, para a atividade enzimática quitinase (β 1-4 -Nacetilglucosaminidase) os resultados foram 0.03, 0.22 e 0.16 UI respectivamente, e a atividade glucanase (β 1-3-glucanase) foi 0.23, 0.25 e 0.26 UI respectivamente. Extratos orgânicos das actinobacterias obtidos com diclorometano (26) e acetato de etila (15) demostraram inibição do crescimento do fungo, somente o isolado 1AS2a apresentou inibição na concentração de 165 μg.mL-1. Estudos espectrométricos revelaram a prescença de um composto da família das bafilomicinas como principal composto ativo. A anotação do genoma do isolado 1AS2a revelou a presença de 33 operons gênicos envolvidos em vias biossínteticas para produção de compostos antimicrobianos, nos quais um deles, apresentou 100% de similaridade para operon de sintese de bafilomicina. Estudos taxonômicos mostraram que as características filogenéticas, morfológicas e químicas do isolado 1AS2c são consistentes com o gênero Streptomyces. Entretanto, algumas diferenças no perfil taxonômico, Hibridização DNA:DNA e análise de Multilocus confirmou o isolado 1AS2cT como linhagem tipo para uma nova espécie de Streptomyces, para qual o nome Streptomyces rhizosphaericola sp. nov. Com os resultados obtidos podemos afirmar: 1. Biomas brasileros possuem uma grande diversidade taxonômica e funcional 2. Os isolados de Actinobacteria posuem capacidade antagonica contra o fungo S. sclerotiorum 3. O isolado 3AS4 posui a capacidade de solubilização de fósforo e estimulação de crescimento vegetal do em condições de casa de vegetação 4. A efetiva produção de compostos antifúngicos do isolado 1AS2a, revelados diante o uso combiando de ferramentas espectroscopicas e bioinformaticas. Considerando todo isso, existe um enorme potencial de biocontrole em isolados de Actinobactérias de diferentes biomas do Brasil que podem ser uma nova opcão para uso na agricultura. / In this study, the taxonomic diversity and biological potential of actinobacteria isolated from different Brazilian biomes with antagonistic activity against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum were accessed. In total, 354 isolates were obtained from the Embrapa - Environment Collection of Microorganisms of Agricultural and Environmental Importance (CMAA). The antagonistic activity against S. sclerotiorum was evaluated by in vitro assay. In total, 55 isolates were obtained, all isolates showed some percentage of visible growth inhibition against S. sclerotiorum. The identification and analysis of the diversity of the isolates using the 16S rRNA gene showed that 49 isolates belong to the Streptomyces genus, 4 isolates belonging to the genus Micromonospora, 1 isolated to the genus Kocuria and 1 isolated to the genus Actinomadura. All the actinobacteria showed compatibility with the soil beneficial bacteria evaluated except the isolate Caat P8 35. Three isolates, 1AS2a, Caat P555 and Caat P8 79 inhibited both mycelia and S. sclerotiorum sclerotia. The isolates Bc V1 06 and 3AS4 showed hydrolysis using organic and inorganic phosphorus media. In order to know the possible mechanism of action for solubilization of phosphorus, the aqueous extract of the 3AS4 isolate was submitted to HPLC analysis, the chromatographic profile obtained was similar to gluconic acid. Greenhouse evaluation showed differences in height of soybean plants after 6 weeks when inoculated with 3AS4. The Shoot/Root ratio was significantly higher when the phosphorus was added along with the actinobacteria. Plants with no phosphorus addition and with 3AS4 showed similar development in the Shoot/Root when compared to inoculated plants with 40 kg.ha-1 of PR and SPT. The evaluation of the enzymatic activity evidenced nine isolates efficient of hydrolyzing chitin and laminarin as the only carbon substrate, three of them; 1AS2a, Caat P5 55 e Caat P8 79 isolates (β-1-4-N-acetylglucosaminidase) was 0.03, 0.22 and 0.16 IU respectively, however, glucanase activity (β-1-3-glucanase) was 0.23, 0.25 and 0.26 IU respectively. Organic extracts of the actinobacteria obtained with dichloromethane (26) and ethyl acetate (15) demonstrated inhibition of fungus growth, only the 1AS2a isolate presented inhibition at the concentration of 165 μg.mL-1. Spectrometric studies have revealed the presence of a compound of the bafilomycins family as the main active compound. The annotation of the genome of the 1AS2a isolate revealed the presence of 33 gene operons involved in biosynthetic pathways for the production of antimicrobial compounds, in which one of them presented 100% similarity to the bafilomycin synthesis cluster. Taxonomic studies have shown that the phylogenetic, morphological and chemical characteristics of the 1AS2c isolate are consistent with the genus Streptomyces. However, some differences in the taxonomic profile, DDH and Multilocus analysis confirmed the isolated 1AS2cT as a type strain for Streptomyces, for which the name Streptomyces rhizosphaericola sp. Nov. With the results obtained we can corroborate: 1. Brazilian biomes possess a great taxonomic and functional diversity 2. Detection of the antagonism of Actinobacteria isolates against S. sclerotiorum fungus 3. Phosphorus solubilization and plant growth stimulation of 3AS4 isolate under conditions of greenhouse 4. The effective antifungal compounds production of the 1AS2a isolate, revealed in the combining use of spectroscopic and bioinformatics tools. Considering all this, there is an enormous potential for biocontrol in isolates of Actinobacteria from different Brazilian biomes that may be a new option for use in agriculture.

As espécies patogênicas do gênero Colletotrichum apresentam importância mundial, pois causam danos a várias culturas de interesse agronômico. Diversas medidas de controle são empregadas, mas estas nem sempre são eficazes devido à ocorrência de linhagens resistentes. Desta forma, se faz necessário a busca por novos compostos que possam ser utilizados no manejo integrado desta doença. Os produtos naturais isolados de micro-organismos podem ser uma alternativa para o desenvolvimento de novos defensivos agrícolas. Dentre os micro-organismos, as actinobactérias são conhecidas pela produção de inúmeros compostos antimicrobianos. Neste contexto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo o isolamento e a identificação de compostos antifúngicos produzidos por actinobactérias da rizosfera de guaranazeiros. Para isto, a seleção de actinobactérias foi baseada em dois ensaios. No primeiro, as 65 actinobactérias foram avaliadas em ensaio de cultivo pareado frente ao fitopatógeno Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Destas, os isolados mais promissores foram AM1 (43,78 % de inibição do crescimento micelial), AM3 (43,98 %), AM18 (37,86 %), AM25 (43,17 %), AM30 (47,12 %), AM61 (40,12 %) e AM68 (47,94 %). No segundo ensaio, estes isolados foram cultivados em meio BD e, após o cultivo, o meio metabólico foi submetido a três métodos de extração: (a) partição líquido-líquido com n-butanol; (b) partição líquido-líquido com acetato de etila e (c) coluna sílica gel C18. As frações obtidas a partir das três metodologias foram avaliadas pelo método de difusão em disco de papel contra C. gloeosporioides. Neste ensaio de difusão em disco foram selecionadas as linhagens AM1(n-butanol), AM3 (acetato de etila) e AM25 (C18) para o estudo de bioprospecção. Estas foram identificadas por técnicas moleculares como pertencentes ao gênero Streptomyces. A partir do extrato bruto da Streptomyces sp. AM1 foi isolado um composto análogo do ácido proclavamínico, o qual apresentou atividade mínima inibitória (MIC) de 1,25 mg mL-1 contra o fitopatógeno C. gloeosporioides. Da linhagem Streptomyces sp. AM3 foi isolado o composto streptimidona que apresentou MIC de 1,25 mg mL-1. Já no estudo de Streptomyces sp. AM25 um composto não identificado apresentou MIC de 2,50 mg mL-1. Estes três compostos apresentaram atividade superior aos fungicidas Captan SC® (Captana) e Dithane NT® (Mancozeb), e inferior ao Score® (Difenoconazol). A atividade antifúngica destes compostos ao C. gloeosporioides está sendo relatada pela primeira vez. / The pathogenic species of the genus Colletotrichum present importance worldwide because they cause damage to numerous crops of agronomic interest. Several control methods are employed, but they are not always effective due to the occurrence of resistant strains. Thus, it is necessary searching for new compounds that can be used in the integrated management of this disease. Natural products isolated from microorganisms can be an alternative for the development of new agricultural pesticides. Among microorganisms, actinobacteria are known to produce numerous antimicrobial compounds. In this context, the present study aimed to isolate and identify antifungal compounds produced by actinobacteria from guarana rhizosphere. For this, the selection of actinobacteria was based on two tests. In the first one, the 65 actinobacteria were evaluated in paired cultivation test against the plant pathogen Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. Among them, the most promising isolates were AM1 (43.78% inhibition), AM3 (43.98%), AM18 (37.86%), AM25 (43.17%), AM30 (47.12%), AM61 (40.12%) and AM68 (47.94%). In the second assay, these isolates were cultured in BD medium and, after culturing, the metabolic medium was subjected to three extraction methods: (a) liquid-liquid partition with n-butanol; (B) liquid-liquid partition with ethyl acetate and (c) silica gel column C18. The fractions obtained from the three methodologies were evaluated by paper disc diffusion method against C. gloeosporioides. In this disk diffusion assay, the strains AM1 (n-butanol), AM3 (ethyl acetate) and AM25 (C18) were selected for the bioprospecting study. These were identified by molecular techniques as belonging to the genus Streptomyces. From the crude extract of Streptomyces sp. AM1 the analogous compound proclavaminic acid was isolated, which presented minimal inhibitory activity (MIC) of 1.25 mg mL -1 against the plant pathogen C. gloeosporioides. From Streptomyces sp. AM3, the compound streptimidone was isolated, which presented MIC of 1.25 mg mL-1. In the study of Streptomyces sp. AM25 an unidentified compound had MIC of 2.50 mg mL-1. These three compounds presented superior activity to the fungicides Captan SC® (Captan) and Dithane NT® (Mancozeb), and inferior to the Score® (Difenoconazole). The antifungal activity of these compounds to C. gloeosporioides is being reported here for the first time.