Rapid cloning and expression of a fungal polyketide synthase gene involved in squalestatin biosynthesis?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2004-09-24 DOI: 10.1039/B411973H

Abstract

PCR primers designed to selectively amplify the unique C-methyltransferase domain of fungal polyketide synthases were used to selectively clone a polyketide synthase gene involved in the biosynthesis of the squalene synthase inhibitor squalestatin S1 1, heterologous expression of which led to the biosynthesis of the squalestatin side-chain.

Graphical abstract: Rapid cloning and expression of a fungal polyketide synthase gene involved in squalestatin biosynthesis
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