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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Best practices for virtual care to support youth with chronic pain and their families: a rapid systematic review to inform health care and policy during COVID-19 and beyond

Abstract.The COVID-19 pandemic has acutely challenged health systems and catalyzed the need for widescale virtual care and digital solutions across all areas of health, including pediatric chronic pain.The objective of this rapid systematic review was to identify recommendations, guidelines, and/or best practices for using virtual care to support y

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Sugarcane Ring Spot

Ring spot, caused by the fungus Leptosphariea sacchari, is a disease of sugarcane that has been known to occur in Florida for over 80 years.Ring spot usually affects only the older leaves, and therefore is considered hot priest costume a minor disease.However, correctly identifying the disease in the field can help to reduce unnecessary chemical sp

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