Abstract Structure‐based ligand design in medicinal chemistry and crop protection relies on
the identification and quantification of weak noncovalent interactions and understanding the …

As succinctly summarized by Wolf, 1 lack of vitamin A (all-trans-retinol) was recognized by
ancient Egyptians as causing a visual deficiency involving the retina and cornea that could …

The ability to produce plethora of secondary metabolites and enzymes for pharmaceutical,
agricultural and biotechnological applications make actinobacteria one of the most explored …

Carotenoids (CARs) are a group of pigments that perform several important physiological
functions in all kingdoms of living organisms. CARs serve as protective agents, which are …

Isoprenoids are a class of natural products with more than 55,000 members. All isoprenoids
are constructed from two precursors, isopentenyl diphosphate and its isomer dimethylallyl …

Mutations in genes required for the glycosylation of α-dystroglycan lead to muscle and brain
diseases known as dystroglycanopathies. However, the precise structure and biogenesis of …

Highlights•Isoprenoids are widely utilized in biomedical and commercial
applications.•Recent progress in understanding the biosynthesis of DMAPP and IPP is …

Anthraquinones are polycyclic compounds with an unsaturated diketone structure (quinoid
moiety). As important secondary metabolites of plants, anthraquinones play an important …

Apicomplexa are some of the most widespread and poorly controlled pathogens in the
world. The metabolism of lipids in these parasites, which include Plasmodium spp …

Rose‐scented geranium (Pelargonium spp.) is one of the most important aromatic plants
and is well known for its diverse perfumery uses. Its economic importance is due to presence …