Abstract Aryl polyenes (APE) are one of the most widespread secondary metabolites among gram-negative bacteria. In Acinetobacter baumannii. strains belonging to the virulent global clone 2 (GC2) mostly contain APE biosynthesis genes; its relevance in elevated pathogenicity is of great interest. APE biosynthesis gene clusters harbor two ketosynthases (KSs): the heterodimeric KS-chain l... https://www.truvisionhealthftp.com/