Complete Genome Sequence of the Cryptophycin-Producing Cyanobacterium Nostoc sp. Strain ATCC 53789.

ABSTRACT: Nostoc sp. strain ATCC 53789 is a producer of cryptophycins, which are promising anticancer agents. Here, we report the completely sequenced 8.7-Mb genome of Nostoc sp. strain ATCC 53789. The sequence provides insights into the metabolic network of this cyanobacterial strain and illuminates its potential for the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites.

SUBMITTER: Tippelt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7118181 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature