Bacillus subtilis is widely underappreciated for its inherent biosynthetic potential. This report comprehensively summarizes the known bioactive secondary metabolites from B. subtilis …
Since the discovery of penicillin, bacteria are known to be major sources of secondary metabolites that can function as drugs or pesticides. Scientists worldwide attempted to …
Covering: through 2014 Many organisms team up with microbes for defense against predators, parasites, parasitoids, or pathogens. Here we review the described protective …
Covering 2000 to June 2015 This review discusses the biosynthesis of natural products that are generated by trans-AT polyketide synthases, a family of catalytically versatile enzymes …
M Poulsen, H Hu, C Li, Z Chen, L Xu… - Proceedings of the …, 2014 - National Acad Sciences
Termites normally rely on gut symbionts to decompose organic matter but the Macrotermitinae domesticated Termitomyces fungi to produce their own food. This transition …
S Iqbal, F Begum, AA Rabaan, M Aljeldah… - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Despite their remarkable biosynthetic potential, Bacillus subtilis have been widely overlooked. However, their capability to withstand harsh conditions (extreme temperature …
RS Janke, F Kaftan, SP Niehs, K Scherlach… - The ISME …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
In invertebrates, the cuticle is the first and major protective barrier against predators and pathogen infections. While immune responses and behavioral defenses are also known to …
G Vanreppelen, J Wuyts, P Van Dijck, P Vandecruys - Journal of Fungi, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to their eukaryotic heritage, the differences between a fungal pathogen's molecular makeup and its human host are small. Therefore, the discovery and subsequent …
Insects cope with environmental threats using a broad array of strategies. A key strategy, widespread among insects but unappreciated until recently, is the use of molecular …