Structural characterization of EasH (Aspergillus japonicus) - an oxidase involved in cycloclavine biosynthesis

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Dec 6;52(99):14306-14309. doi: 10.1039/c6cc08438a.

Abstract

Aj_EasH is a non-heme iron- and α-keto-glutarate-dependent oxidase that is responsible for an unusual cyclopropyl ring formation in the biosynthesis of the fungal ergot alkaloid cycloclavine. The three dimensional structure of Aj_EasH (2.2 Å resolution) reported here provides insight into the mechanism of this unusual and complex reaction.

MeSH terms

  • Aspergillus / enzymology*
  • Biocatalysis
  • Indole Alkaloids / chemistry
  • Indole Alkaloids / metabolism*
  • Models, Molecular
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Oxidoreductases / chemistry*
  • Oxidoreductases / metabolism
  • Protein Conformation

Substances

  • Indole Alkaloids
  • cycloclavine
  • Oxidoreductases