Identification and biosynthesis of xildivaline, a novel and widespread peptide deformylase inhibitor from Gammaproteobacteria
Alexander Rill, Margaretha Westphalen, Morgan Lambérioux, Janine Chekaiban, Chloé Janin, Didier Mazel, M. Groll, Eva Maria Huber, Helge B. Bode
The paper identifies xildivaline, a novel peptide deformylase inhibitor produced by Gammaproteobacteria, and elucidates its biosynthesis and structural features.
bioRxiv · Jun 7, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology