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Application of an Efficient Gene Targeting System Linking Secondary Metabolites to their Biosynthetic Genes in Aspergillus terreus

Journal Article · · Organic Letters, 15(14):3562-3565
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/ol401384v· OSTI ID:1177332

Nonribosomal peptides (NRPs) are natural products biosynthesized by NRP synthetases. A kusA-, pyrG- mutant strain of Aspergillusterreus NIH 2624 was developed that greatly facilitated the gene targeting efficiency in this organism. Application of this tool allowed us to link four major types of NRP related secondary metabolites to their responsible genes in A. terreus. In addition, an NRP related melanin synthetase was also identified in this species.

Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
1177332
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-95505; BM0101020
Journal Information:
Organic Letters, 15(14):3562-3565, Journal Name: Organic Letters, 15(14):3562-3565
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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