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Key Takeaways
- Cyanopeptolins (CPs) are a class of oligopeptides produced by Microcystis and Planktothrix algae strains, and can be neurotoxic
- The production of cyanopeptolins occurs through nonribosomal peptides synthases (NRPS)
Overview
Cyanopeptolins (CPs) are a class of oligopeptides produced by Microcystis and Planktothrix algae strains, and can be neurotoxic. The production of cyanopeptolins occurs through nonribosomal peptides synthases (NRPS).
Sources & References
- [1]Cyanopeptolin - Wikipedia
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