Xenorhabdus khoisanae SB10 produces Lys-rich PAX lipopeptides and a Xenocoumacin in its antimicrobial complex

Abstract Background Xenorhabdus spp. live in close symbiosis with nematodes of the Steinernema genus. Steinernema nematodes infect an insect larva and release their symbionts into the haemocoel of the insect. Once released into the haemocoel, the bacteria produce bioactive compounds to create a semi...

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Main Authors: J. Dreyer, M. Rautenbach, E. Booysen, A. D. van Staden, S. M. Deane, L. M. T. Dicks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-019-1503-x