Production of lantipeptides in Escherichia coli

J Am Chem Soc. 2011 Mar 2;133(8):2338-41. doi: 10.1021/ja109044r. Epub 2010 Nov 29.

Abstract

Lantipeptides are ribosomally synthesized and posttranslationally modified peptides containing thioether cross-links. We describe the preparation of seven different lantipeptides in Escherichia coli and demonstrate that this methodology can be used to incorporate nonproteinogenic amino acids.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Escherichia coli / metabolism*
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Peptides / metabolism*
  • Protein Conformation
  • Protein Processing, Post-Translational*
  • Spectrometry, Mass, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / chemistry
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds / metabolism

Substances

  • Amino Acids
  • Peptides
  • Sulfhydryl Compounds