The genetics, biosynthesis and regulation of toxic specialized metabolites of cyanobacteria
Abstract
The production of toxic metabolites by cyanobacterial blooms represents a significant threat to the health of humans and ecosystems worldwide. Here we summarize the current state of the knowledge regarding the genetics, biosynthesis and regulation of well-characterized cyanotoxins, including the microcystins, nodularin, cylindrospermopsin, saxitoxins and anatoxins, as well as the lesser-known marine toxins (e.g. lyngbyatoxin, aplysiatoxin, jamaicamides, barbamide, curacin, hectochlorin and apratoxins).
- Publication:
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Harmful Algae
- Pub Date:
- April 2016
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.hal.2015.11.002
- Bibcode:
- 2016HAlga..54...98P
- Keywords:
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- Cyanobacteria;
- Cyanotoxins;
- Specialized metabolites;
- Genetics;
- Biosynthesis;
- Regulation