MicrobiologybioRxiv
In situ activation and heterologous production of a cryptic lantibiotic from a plant-ant derived Saccharopolyspora species
E. Vikeli, D. Widdick, S. F. Batey…·B. Wilkinson
This paper identifies and activates a cryptic lantibiotic gene cluster in a plant-ant associated Saccharopolyspora species, enabling the discovery of a novel antibiotic, kyamicin, and demonstrating a platform for heterologous production of lanthipeptides.
DOI 10.1128/aem.01876-19