Phylogenetic Evidence for the Early Evolution of Microcystin Synthesis
Phylogenetic Evidence for the Early Evolution of Microcystin Synthesis
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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English
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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Cyanobacteria are a prolific source of secondary metabolites, including compounds with toxic and enzyme-inhibiting activities. Microcystins and nodularins are the end products of a secondary metabolic pathway comprised of mixed polyketide synthases and nonribosomal peptide synthetases. Both peptides are potent natural toxins produced by distantly r...
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Phylogenetic Evidence for the Early Evolution of Microcystin Synthesis
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TN_cdi_pubmed_primary_14701903
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmed_primary_14701903
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0027-8424
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.0304489101
