Total biosynthesis: in vitro reconstitution of polyketide and nonribosomal peptide pathways

Nat Prod Rep. 2008 Aug;25(4):757-93. doi: 10.1039/b801747f. Epub 2008 May 23.

Abstract

This review surveys efforts to reconstitute key steps in polyketide and nonribosomal peptide biosynthetic pathways with purified enzymes and substrates; 344 references are cited.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / biosynthesis*
  • Genome, Bacterial*
  • Macrolides / metabolism*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptide Synthases* / genetics
  • Peptide Synthases* / metabolism
  • Peptides / genetics
  • Peptides / metabolism*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Macrolides
  • Peptides
  • Peptide Synthases