Understanding the riboflavin biosynthesis pathway for the development of antimicrobial agents
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DOI: 10.1002/med.21576
Abstract: Life on earth depends on the biosynthesis of riboflavin, which plays a vital role in biological electron transport processes. Higher mammals obtain riboflavin from dietary sources; however, various microorganisms, including Gram‐negative pathogenic bacteria and yeast,… read more here.
Keywords: biosynthesis; riboflavin biosynthesis; understanding riboflavin; biosynthesis pathway ... See more keywords
Biotechnological Strategies of Riboflavin Biosynthesis in Microbes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2021.03.018
Abstract: Abstract Riboflavin is an essential micronutrient for humans and must be obtained exogenously from foods or supplements. Numerous studies have suggested a major role of riboflavin in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. There… read more here.
Keywords: riboflavin biosynthesis; strategies riboflavin; biotechnological strategies; riboflavin ... See more keywords
Mutations in the riboflavin biosynthesis pathway confer resistance to furazolidone and abolish the synergistic interaction between furazolidone and vancomycin in Escherichia coli
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DOI: 10.1099/mgen.0.001356
Abstract: Abstract The combined application of furazolidone and vancomycin has previously been shown to be synergistic against Gram-negative pathogens, with great therapeutic promise. However, the emergence and mechanism of resistance to this antibiotic combination have not… read more here.
Keywords: resistance; furazolidone vancomycin; ribb ribe; riboflavin biosynthesis ... See more keywords