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Biosynthesis of polyketide synthase extender units

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: This review covers the biosynthesis of extender units that are utilized for the assembly of polyketides by polyketide synthases. The metabolic origins of each of the currently known polyketide synthase extender units are covered.

Source: Natural Product Reports

DOI: 10.1039/b801658p

Authors: Yolande A. Chan, Angela M. Podevels, Brian M. Kevany, Michael G. Thomas

Institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison

Language: English

Topic: Microbial Natural Products and Biosynthesis

Subfield: Pharmacology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Awards: G6748342381, Discovering New Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs

OpenAlex ID: W2008563568

FWCI: 10.55

Cites: 138

Cited by: 337

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