Issue 1, 2009

Biosynthesis of polyketide synthase extender units

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

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
18 Aug 2008
First published
27 Oct 2008

Nat. Prod. Rep., 2009,26, 90-114

Biosynthesis of polyketide synthase extender units

Y. A. Chan, A. M. Podevels, B. M. Kevany and M. G. Thomas, Nat. Prod. Rep., 2009, 26, 90 DOI: 10.1039/B801658P

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