Structural Diversification of Andiconin-Derived Natural Products by α-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenases

Org Lett. 2020 Jun 5;22(11):4311-4315. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c01358. Epub 2020 May 13.

Abstract

The biosynthetic gene cluster of the fungal meroterpenoid emeridone F (8) was discovered in the genome of Aspergillus sp. TJ23, and its late-stage biosynthesis was elucidated by characterizing two α-ketoglutarate (αKG)-dependent dioxygenases, SptF and SptN. SptF catalyzes oxidative rearrangement followed by epoxidation, whereas SptN serves as the C-9 hydroxylase. Our study provides insight into the biosynthetic mechanisms of other andiconin (1)-derived natural products, exemplifying the important roles of αKG-dependent enzymes in the structural complexifications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alpha-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase FTO / chemistry
  • Alpha-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase FTO / metabolism*
  • Biological Products / chemistry
  • Biological Products / metabolism*
  • Molecular Conformation

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Alpha-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Dioxygenase FTO