colibactin has been researched along with aminomalonic-acid* in 1 studies
1 other study(ies) available for colibactin and aminomalonic-acid
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Divergent biosynthesis yields a cytotoxic aminomalonate-containing precolibactin.
Colibactin is an as-yet-uncharacterized genotoxic secondary metabolite produced by human gut bacteria. Here we report the biosynthetic discovery of two new precolibactin molecules from Escherichia coli, including precolibactin-886, which uniquely incorporates the highly sought genotoxicity-associated aminomalonate building block into its unprecedented macrocyclic structure. This work provides new insights into the biosynthetic logic and mode of action of this colorectal-cancer-linked microbial chemical. Topics: Escherichia coli; Humans; Malonates; Molecular Conformation; Peptides; Polyketides | 2016 |