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  "abstract": "Myxobacteria represent an underexplored source of terpenoids with relatively few terpenoids and terpene synthases known from this phylum. Thirteen sesquiterpenes (1–13) representing ten distinct carbon skeletons were identified from eight myxobacterial terpene synthases. Twelve of these natural products (1–10, 12, and 13), including enantiomers of known brasilane-type sesquiterpenes (1–3) and the humulene analog viticumulin A (4), were previously unknown from myxobacteria. Moreover, ten (i.e., 1–4, 7–10, 12, 13) have not been previously reported from bacterial sources. These data demonstrate that myxobacteria represent a rich and largely untapped reservoir of terpenoids that should be further investigated.",
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  "published": "2026-10-19",
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  "title": "Myxobacterial terpene synthases produce structurally diverse sesquiterpenes",
  "title_text": "Myxobacterial terpene synthases produce structurally diverse sesquiterpenes",
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