2021
A Conserved Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetase in Xenorhabdus bovienii Produces Citrulline-Functionalized Lipopeptides
Li JH, Cho W, Hamchand R, Oh J, Crawford JM. A Conserved Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetase in Xenorhabdus bovienii Produces Citrulline-Functionalized Lipopeptides. Journal Of Natural Products 2021, 84: 2692-2699. PMID: 34581573, PMCID: PMC9970011, DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.1c00573.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCitrullineComputational BiologyLipopeptidesMetabolomicsMolecular StructurePeptide SynthasesXenorhabdusConceptsNonribosomal peptide synthetasePeptide synthetaseBiosynthetic gene clusterComparative genomic analysisFree-living infective juvenilesNRPS genesEffector proteinsInsect larvaeSpecialized metabolitesGene clusterMutualistic relationshipXenorhabdus bovieniiHeterologous expressionGenomic analysisRichest producersEntomopathogenic bacteriumSecondary metabolitesHost larvaeInfective juvenilesTermination domainInhibitor pathwayExogenous alcoholsLarvaeSpeciesComplex array
2019
An Ugi-like Biosynthetic Pathway Encodes Bombesin Receptor Subtype‑3 Agonists
Oh J, Kim NY, Chen H, Palm NW, Crawford JM. An Ugi-like Biosynthetic Pathway Encodes Bombesin Receptor Subtype‑3 Agonists. Journal Of The American Chemical Society 2019, 141: 16271-16278. PMID: 31537063, DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b04183.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCyanidesGlycopeptidesHEK293 CellsHumansModels, MolecularMolecular StructureReceptors, BombesinXenorhabdus
2016
Activating and Attenuating the Amicoumacin Antibiotics
Park HB, Perez CE, Perry EK, Crawford JM. Activating and Attenuating the Amicoumacin Antibiotics. Molecules 2016, 21: 824. PMID: 27347911, PMCID: PMC5055758, DOI: 10.3390/molecules21070824.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2012
Small molecule perimeter defense in entomopathogenic bacteria
Crawford JM, Portmann C, Zhang X, Roeffaers MB, Clardy J. Small molecule perimeter defense in entomopathogenic bacteria. Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences Of The United States Of America 2012, 109: 10821-10826. PMID: 22711807, PMCID: PMC3390839, DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1201160109.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBacterial cell surfaceConfocal fluorescence microscopyCell surfacePhysical associationHuman pathogen Vibrio choleraeInsect innate immune systemBiochemical assaysInnate immune systemPathogen Vibrio choleraeFluorescence microscopyPrecursor-directed biosynthesisE. coli cellsInsect pathogensPathway mutantsEntomopathogenic bacteriaHeterologous expressionXenorhabdus nematophilaColi cellsEscherichia coliVibrio choleraeClass of moleculesBioorthogonal probesEffective inhibitor concentrationBiosynthesisHost defense
2010
Regulating Alternative Lifestyles in Entomopathogenic Bacteria
Crawford JM, Kontnik R, Clardy J. Regulating Alternative Lifestyles in Entomopathogenic Bacteria. Current Biology 2010, 20: 69-74. PMID: 20022247, PMCID: PMC2821981, DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2009.10.059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntibiotic productionMetabolic shiftNematode digestive tractBacterial proton motive forceBacterial metabolic regulationProton motive forceGenus PhotorhabdusTransporter PutPEntomopathogenic bacteriaInsect larvaeSmall moleculesInsecticidal toxinsNematode hostsInsect hemolymphBacterial pathwaysXenorhabdus nematophilaFungal competitorsDigestive tractL-prolineMetabolic regulationMotive forceHost environmentPhotorhabdusTT01Bacteria