Biosynthesis of polyketide synthase extender units

Natural Product Reports Pub Date: 2008-10-27 DOI: 10.1039/B801658P

Abstract

Covering: 1969 up to August 2008

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.

Graphical abstract: Biosynthesis of polyketide synthase extender units
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