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Published on: January 13, 2017
PCR detection of type I polyketide synthase genes in myxobacteria
Hisayuki Komaki1, Ryosuke Fudou, Takashi Iizuka
1NITE Biological Resource Center (NBRC), National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE), 2-5-8 Kazusakamatari, Kisarazu, Chiba 292-0818, Japan. hskomaki@nbrc.nite.go.jp
Abstract:
The diversity of type I modular polyketide synthase (PKS) was explored by PCR amplification of DNA encoding ketosynthase and acyltransferase domains in myxobacteria. The sequencing of the amplicons revealed that many PKS genes were distantly related to the published sequences. Thus, myxobacteria may be excellent resources for novel and diverse polyketides.
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