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Promysalin, a salicylate-containing Pseudomonas putida antibiotic, promotes surface colonization and selectively targets other Pseudomonas.
Chemistry & biology - 28 Oct 2011
Li Wen, Estrada-de los Santos Paulina, Matthijs Sandra, Xie Guan-Lin, Busson Roger, Cornelis Pierre, Rozenski Jef, De Mot René
Abstract excerpt
Under control of the Gac regulatory system, Pseudomonas putida RW10S1 produces promysalin to promote its own swarming and biofilm formation, and to selectively inhibit many other pseudomonads, including the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This amphipathic antibiotic is composed of salicylic acid and 2,8-dihydroxymyristamide bridged by a unique 2-pyrroline-5-carboxyl moiety. In addition to enzymes...
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