Identification and molecular genetic analysis of the cichorine gene cluster inAspergillus nidulans.
We recently demonstrated that the phytotoxin cichorine is produced byAspergillus nidulans. Through a set of targeted deletions, we have found a cluster of seven genes that are required for its biosynthesis. Two of the deletions yielded molecules that give information about the biosynthesis of this metabolite.
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy, 1985 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90089, USA.
James F
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Sanchez
Ruth
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Entwistle
David
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Corcoran
Berl R
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Oakley
Clay C C
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Wang