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Small-molecule targeting of a diapophytoene desaturase inhibits S. aureus virulence.2016 Mar26780405
Genetic modification in Bacillus subtilis for production of C30 carotenoids.201222623304
Carotenoid production in Bacillus subtilis achieved by metabolic engineering.2009 Nov19618272
Structure and biosynthesis of staphyloxanthin from Staphylococcus aureus.2005 Sep 1616020541
Functional properties of diapophytoene and related desaturases of C(30) and C(40) carotenoid biosynthetic pathways.2001 Sep 2811566453
4,4'-diapophytoene desaturase: catalytic properties of an enzyme from the C(30) carotenoid pathway of Staphylococcus aureus.1999 Oct10498735
The major carotenoid in all known species of heliobacteria is the C30 carotenoid 4,4'-diaponeurosporene, not neurosporene.1997 Oct9297464
Genetic and biochemical analyses of the biosynthesis of the yellow carotenoid 4,4'-diaponeurosporene of Staphylococcus aureus.1994 Dec8002598