Approaches to identify, clone, and express symbiont bioactive metabolite genes

Mark Hildebrand, Laura E. Waggoner, Grace E. Lim, Katherine H. Sharp, Christian P. Ridley, Margo G. Haygood

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Abstract

This review discusses approaches to identify, clone, and express bioactive metabolite genes from symbionts of marine invertebrates. Criteria for proving symbiotic origin of bioactive metabolites are presented, followed by a comprehensive, practically-oriented overview of techniques to be applied. The Bugula neritina/Endobugula sertula association is used as a primary example, but other symbioses are discussed. Thirty-six compounds are presented and 111 references are cited.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)122-142
Number of pages21
JournalNatural Product Reports
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2004
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Drug Discovery
  • Organic Chemistry

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