MULTIPLE MUTATIONS IN POLYKETIDE SYNTHASE LED TO DISRUPTION OF PSITTACOFULVIN PRODUCTION ACROSS DIVERSE PARROT SPECIES

Multiple mutations in polyketide synthase led to disruption of Psittacofulvin production across diverse parrot species

Abstract Polyketide synthases (PKSs) are crucial multidomain enzymes in diverse natural product biosynthesis.Parrots use a type I PKS to produce a unique pigment called psittacofulvin in their feathers.In domesticated budgerigars and lovebirds, the same amino acid substitution (R644W) within malonyl/acetyltransferase (MAT) domain of this enzyme has

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Machine learning for the rElapse risk eValuation in acute biliary pancreatitis: The deep learning MINERVA study protocol

Abstract Background Mild acute biliary pancreatitis (MABP) presents significant clinical and economic challenges due to its potential for relapse.Current guidelines advocate for early cholecystectomy (EC) during the same hospital admission to prevent recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP).Despite these recommendations, implementation in clinical practi

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