Synthesis of potent antibiotic follows unusual chemical pathway

(Penn State) Images of a protein involved in creating a potent antibiotic reveal the unusual first steps of the antibiotic's synthesis. The improved understanding of the chemistry behind this process, detailed in a new study led by Penn State chemists, could allow researchers to adapt this and similar compounds for use in human medicine.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news