Ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) are a natural
product class that has undergone significant expansion due to the rapid growth in genome …

Sulfur plays a critical role for the development and maintenance of life on earth, which is
reflected by the wealth of primary metabolites, macromolecules, and cofactors bearing this …

Bacteriocins are a kind of ribosomal synthesized antimicrobial peptides produced by
bacteria, which can kill or inhibit bacterial strains closely-related or non-related to produced …

Covering: 1988 to 2012 This review presents recommended nomenclature for the
biosynthesis of ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) …

It was once widely held that nearly all reactions in biology were catalyzed via mechanisms
involving paired electron species. Beginning approximately 40 years ago, this paradigm was …

Antimicrobial peptides are a type of small-molecule peptide that widely exist in nature and
are components of the innate immunity of almost all living things. They play an important role …

Oxidative cyclizations are important transformations that occur widely during natural product
biosynthesis. The transformations from acyclic precursors to cyclized products can afford …

The rapid onset of resistance reduces the efficacy of most conventional antimicrobial drugs
and is a general cause of concern for human well-being. Thus, there is great demand for a …

The agricultural industry utilizes antibiotic growth promoters to promote livestock growth and
health. However, the World Health Organization has raised concerns over the ongoing …

Members of the genus Bacillus are known to produce a wide arsenal of antimicrobial
substances, including peptide and lipopeptide antibiotics, and bacteriocins. Many of the …