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Burkholderia thailandensis harbors two identical rhl gene clusters responsible for the biosynthesis of rhamnolipids.
BMC microbiology - 17 Dec 2009
Dubeau Danielle, Déziel Eric, Woods Donald E, Lépine François
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BACKGROUND: Rhamnolipids are surface active molecules composed of rhamnose and beta-hydroxydecanoic acid. These biosurfactants are produced mainly by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and have been thoroughly investigated since their early discovery. Recently, they have attracted renewed attention because of their involvement in various multicellular behaviors. Despite this high interest, only very few studies have focused...
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