Cytochrome P450 for Citreohybridonol Synthesis: Oxidative Derivatization of the Andrastin Scaffold

Org Lett. 2016 Jan 15;18(2):296-9. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.5b03465. Epub 2016 Jan 5.

Abstract

A biosynthetic gene cluster similar to that for andrastin A (1) was discovered in Emericella variecolor NBRC 32302. Ctr-P450, a cytochrome P450 uniquely present in the cluster, was coexpressed with the andrastin A biosynthetic genes, leading to the production of the antifeedant agent citreohybridonol (4), along with four new andrastin derivatives. The results revealed the unusual multifunctionality of Ctr-P450 and indicated that this approach can be applied for further natural product diversification.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Androstadienes / chemical synthesis*
  • Androstadienes / chemistry
  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System / metabolism*
  • Emericella / chemistry
  • Farnesyltranstransferase / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Feeding Behavior / drug effects
  • Molecular Structure
  • Multigene Family
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Substances

  • Androstadienes
  • andrastin A
  • andrastin C
  • citreohybridonol
  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
  • Farnesyltranstransferase