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Natural Product Reports· 2012Q1· Review

Ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptide natural products: overview and recommendations for a universal nomenclature

Paul G. Arnison, Mervyn J. Bibb, Gabriele Bierbaum, Albert A. Bowers et al.

Short summary

This review proposes a universal nomenclature for ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs), a rapidly expanding group of natural products.

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Key points

  • Proposes a universal nomenclature for RiPP biosynthesis.
  • Reviews current knowledge on the biosynthesis of >20 distinct RiPP compound classes.
  • Discusses commonalities in RiPP biosynthesis.

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Abstract

This review presents recommended nomenclature for the biosynthesis of ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs), a rapidly growing class of natural products. The current knowledge regarding the biosynthesis of the >20 distinct compound classes is also reviewed, and commonalities are discussed.

The authors' abstract, as published at the source. Natural Product Reports, 2012 · DOI ↗

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Field: Pharmacology (Medicine)

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