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Antimicrobial Peptides Produced by Selective Pressure Incorporation of Non-canonical Amino Acids

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[Antimicrobial peptides peptaibols from trichoderma--a review].

Xiaoyan Song¹, Yuzhong Zhang, Yuanxiu Wang

¹College of Medical and Life Science, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China. chm_songxy@unj.edu.cn

Wei Sheng Wu Xue Bao = Acta Microbiologica Sinica

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Peptaibols are antimicrobial peptides from Trichoderma fungi, notable for alpha-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib). This review covers their diversity, formation, purification, identification, and biosynthesis.

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Microbiology
Molecular Biology

Context:

Peptaibols are a significant class of antimicrobial peptides.
They are characterized by high alpha-aminoisobutyric acid (Aib) content.
Non-ribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPS) are responsible for their synthesis.

Purpose:

To review the diversity of peptaibols.
To describe the formation, purification, and identification of peptaibols.
To elucidate the biosynthesis pathways of peptaibols in Trichoderma.

Summary:

Over 317 peptaibols have been identified to date.
The majority of known peptaibols are produced by Trichoderma fungal strains.
This review consolidates current knowledge on Trichoderma-derived peptaibols.

Impact:

Provides a comprehensive overview of peptaibol research.
Highlights the importance of Trichoderma as a source of bioactive peptides.
Facilitates further research into peptaibol applications.