Biosynthesis of polyketide synthase extender units.
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.
Chan
Yolande A
YA
Department of Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
Podevels
Angela M
AM
Kevany
Brian M
BM
Thomas
Michael G
MG
D001688:Biological Products / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D015394:Molecular Structure; D048630:Polyketide Synthases / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000378:metabolism*
D001688:Biological Products; D048630:Polyketide Synthases