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Zhou J, Wang D, Wu Q, Jiang Y, Yan J, Wu L, Li S, Niu X. Rare NRPS Gene Cluster for Desferriferrichrome Biosynthesis Controls the Conflict between Trap Formation and Nematicidal Activity in Arthrobotrys oligospora. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:3560-3571. [PMID: 38340066 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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The formation of the trapping device induced by nematodes has been assumed as an indicator for a switch from saprophytic to predacious lifestyles for nematode-trapping fungi. However, fungal nematocidal activity is not completely synonymous with fungal trap formation. We found that the predominant nematode-trapping fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora harbored a rare NRPS (Ao415) gene cluster that was mainly distributed in nematode-trapping fungi. The gene Ao415 putatively encodes a protein with a unique domain organization, distinct from other NRPSs in other fungi. Mutation of the two key biosynthetic genes Ao415 and Ao414 combined with nontarget metabolic analysis revealed that the Ao415 gene cluster was responsible for the biosynthesis of a hydroxamate siderophore, desferriferrichrome (1). Lack of desferriferrichrome (1) and its hydroxamate precursor (3) could lead to significantly increased Fe3+ content, which induced fungal trap formation without a nematode inducer. Furthermore, the addition of Fe3+ strongly improved fungal trap formation but deleteriously caused broken traps. The addition of 1 significantly attenuated trap formation but enhanced fungal nematicidal activity. Our findings indicate that iron is a key factor for trap formation and provide a new insight into the underlying mechanism of siderophores in nematode-trapping fungi.
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- Jiao Zhou
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, School of Life Sciences, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P. R. China
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Hayakawa I, Isogai T, Takanishi J, Asai S, Ando C, Tsutsumi T, Watanabe K, Sakakura A, Tsunematsu Y. Synthesis and biological evaluation of coprinoferrin, an acylated tripeptide hydroxamate siderophore. Org Biomol Chem 2024; 22:831-837. [PMID: 38175167 DOI: 10.1039/d3ob01850d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Coprinoferrin (CPF), originally isolated from a genetically engineered strain (ΔlaeA) of the mushroom fungus Coprinopsis cinerea, is an acylated tripeptide hydroxamate consisting of tandem aligned N5-hexanoyl-N5-hydroxy-L-ornithine with modifications of N-acetyl and C-carboxamide. These unique chemical properties make CPF an iron(III) binder (siderophore), which helps in iron acquisition from the environment and promotes hyphal growth as well as fruiting body formation in C. cinerea. However, CPF's detailed mode of action remains enigmatic. In this study, we have accomplished the synthesis of CPF from N-Boc-L-glutamic acid 5-benzyl ester. The physicochemical characteristics, spectroscopic features, and biological activity observed in the synthetic CPF closely match those of natural CPF. This alignment provides unequivocal confirmation of the proposed chemical structure, facilitating a deeper understanding of its physiological role in nature, particularly in fruiting body formation.
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- Ichiro Hayakawa
- Graduate School of Integrated Basic Sciences, Nihon University, 3-25-40 Sakurajosui, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-8550, Japan.
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- Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University, 3-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8601, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Integrated Basic Sciences, Nihon University, 3-25-40 Sakurajosui, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-8550, Japan.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Shizuoka, 52-1 Yada, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka 422-8526, Japan.
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- Division of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Okayama University, 3-1-1 Tsushima-naka, Kita-ku, Okayama 700-8530, Japan.
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- Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8601, Japan.
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Zhang Y, Wang X, Ran Y, Zhang KQ, Li GH. AfLaeA, a Global Regulator of Mycelial Growth, Chlamydospore Production, Pathogenicity, Secondary Metabolism, and Energy Metabolism in the Nematode-Trapping Fungus Arthrobotrys flagrans. Microbiol Spectr 2023; 11:e0018623. [PMID: 37358432 PMCID: PMC10434191 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00186-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023] Open
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Arthrobotrys flagrans (Duddingtonia flagrans) is a typical nematode-trapping fungus which has been used for nematode biocontrol. The global regulator LaeA is widely distributed in filamentous fungi and plays a crucial role in secondary metabolism and development in addition to pathogenicity in fungal pathogens. In this study, the chromosome-level genome of A. flagrans CBS 565.50 was sequenced and homologous sequences of LaeA were identified in A. flagrans. A. flagrans LaeA (AfLaeA) knockout resulted in slower hyphal growth and a smoother hyphal surface. Importantly, deletion of AfLaeA resulted in the absence of chlamydospores and attenuated glycogen and lipid accumulation in hyphae. Similarly, disruption of the AfLaeA gene led to fewer traps and electron-dense bodies, lower protease activity, and a delay in capturing nematodes. The AfLaeA gene had a large effect on the secondary metabolism of A. flagrans, and both the deletion and overexpression of AfLaeA could yield new compounds, whereas some compounds were lost due to the absence of the AfLaeA. Protein-protein interactions between AfLaeA and another eight proteins were detected. Furthermore, transcriptome data analysis showed that 17.77% and 35.51% of the genes were influenced by the AfLaeA gene on days 3 and 7, respectively. AfLaeA gene deletion resulted in the higher expression level of the artA gene cluster, and multiple differentially expressed genes involved in glycogen and lipid synthesis and metabolism showed opposite expression patterns in wild-type and ΔAfLaeA strains. In summary, our results provide novel insights into the functions of AfLaeA in mycelial growth, chlamydospore production, pathogenicity, secondary metabolism, and energy metabolism in A. flagrans. IMPORTANCE The regulation of biological functions, such as the secondary metabolism, development, and pathogenicity of LaeA, has been reported in multiple fungi. But to date, no study on LaeA in nematode-trapping fungi has been reported. Moreover, it has not been investigated whether or not LaeA is involved in energy metabolism and chlamydospore formation has not been investigated. Especially in the formation mechanism of chlamydospores, several transcription factors and signaling pathways are involved in the production of chlamydospores, but the mechanism of chlamydospore formation from an epigenetic perspective has not been revealed. Concurrently, an understanding of protein-protein interactions will provide a broader perspective on the regulatory mechanism of AfLaeA in A. flagrans. This finding is critical for understanding the regulatory role of AfLaeA in the biocontrol fungus A. flagrans and establishes a foundation for developing high-efficiency nematode biocontrol agents.
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- Yu Zhang
- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Conservation and Utilization of Bio-Resources in Yunnan, Key Laboratory for Microbial Resources of the Ministry of Education, School of Life Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming, China
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Jenner M, Hai Y, Nguyen HH, Passmore M, Skyrud W, Kim J, Garg NK, Zhang W, Ogorzalek Loo RR, Tang Y. Elucidating the molecular programming of a nonlinear non-ribosomal peptide synthetase responsible for fungal siderophore biosynthesis. Nat Commun 2023; 14:2832. [PMID: 37198174 PMCID: PMC10192304 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38484-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023] Open
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Siderophores belonging to the ferrichrome family are essential for the viability of fungal species and play a key role for virulence of numerous pathogenic fungi. Despite their biological significance, our understanding of how these iron-chelating cyclic hexapeptides are assembled by non-ribosomal peptide synthetase (NRPS) enzymes remains poorly understood, primarily due to the nonlinearity exhibited by the domain architecture. Herein, we report the biochemical characterization of the SidC NRPS, responsible for construction of the intracellular siderophore ferricrocin. In vitro reconstitution of purified SidC reveals its ability to produce ferricrocin and its structural variant, ferrichrome. Application of intact protein mass spectrometry uncovers several non-canonical events during peptidyl siderophore biosynthesis, including inter-modular loading of amino acid substrates and an adenylation domain capable of poly-amide bond formation. This work expands the scope of NRPS programming, allows biosynthetic assignment of ferrichrome NRPSs, and sets the stage for reprogramming towards novel hydroxamate scaffolds.
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- Matthew Jenner
- Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK.
- Warwick Integrative Synthetic Biology Centre (WISB), University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, USA.
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
- Transmed Co., Ltd., Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA
- Arzeda, 3421 Thorndyke Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, USA
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Genomic and Metabolomic Analyses of the Medicinal Fungus Inonotus hispidus for Its Metabolite's Biosynthesis and Medicinal Application. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:jof8121245. [PMID: 36547578 PMCID: PMC9787987 DOI: 10.3390/jof8121245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 11/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Inonotus hispidus mushroom is a traditional medicinal fungus with anti-cancer, antioxidation, and immunomodulatory activities, and it is used in folk medicine as a treatment for indigestion, cancer, diabetes, and gastric illnesses. Although I. hispidus is recognized as a rare edible medicinal macrofungi, its genomic sequence and biosynthesis potential of secondary metabolites have not been investigated. In this study, using Illumina NovaSeq combined with the PacBio platform, we sequenced and de novo assembled the whole genome of NPCB_001, a wild I. hispidus isolate from the Aksu area of Xinjiang Province, China. Comparative genomic and phylogenomic analyses reveal interspecific differences and evolutionary traits in the genus Inonotus. Bioinformatics analysis identified candidate genes associated with mating type, polysaccharide synthesis, carbohydrate-active enzymes, and secondary metabolite biosynthesis. Additionally, molecular networks of metabolites exhibit differences in chemical composition and content between fruiting bodies and mycelium, as well as association clusters of related compounds. The deciphering of the genome of I. hispidus will deepen the understanding of the biosynthesis of bioactive components, open the path for future biosynthesis research, and promote the application of Inonotus in the fields of drug research and functional food manufacturing.
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Luo Q, Li N, Xu JW. A methyltransferase LaeA regulates ganoderic acid biosynthesis in Ganoderma lingzhi. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1025983. [PMID: 36312944 PMCID: PMC9614229 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1025983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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The methyltransferase LaeA is a global regulator involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites by ascomycete fungi. However, little is known of its regulatory role in basidiomycete fungi. In this study, the laeA gene was identified in the basidiomycete Ganoderma lingzhi and its function in regulating the biosynthesis of anti-tumor ganoderic acids was evaluated. A laeA deletion (ΔlaeA) Ganoderma strain exhibited significantly reduced concentration of ganoderic acids. qRT-PCR analysis further revealed that the transcription levels of genes involved in the biosynthesis of ganoderic acids were drastically lower in the ΔlaeA strain. Moreover, deletion of laeA resulted in decreased accumulation of intermediates and abundances of asexual spores in liquid static culture of G. lingzhi. In contrast, constitutive overexpression of laeA resulted in increased concentration of ganoderic acids. These results demonstrate an essential role of LaeA in the regulation of ganoderic acid biosynthesis in Ganoderma.
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- Qin Luo
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Science, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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Functional Roles of LaeA-like Genes in Fungal Growth, Cellulase Activity, and Secondary Metabolism in Pleurotus ostreatus. J Fungi (Basel) 2022; 8:jof8090902. [PMID: 36135627 PMCID: PMC9502681 DOI: 10.3390/jof8090902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2022] [Revised: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The global regulator LaeA plays crucial roles in morphological development and secondary metabolite biosynthesis in filamentous fungi. However, the functions of LaeA in basidiomycetes are less reported. The basidiomycete Pleurotus ostreatus is a well-known fungus used both in medicine and as food that produces polysaccharides and cellulolytic enzymes. In this study, we characterized three LaeA homologs (PoLaeA1, PoLaeA2, and PoLaeA3) in P. ostreatus. PoLaeA1 showed different expression patterns than PoLaeA2 and PoLaeA3 during different developmental stages. Silencing PoLaeA1 decreased the intracellular polysaccharide (IPS) content by approximately 28–30% and reduced intracellular ROS levels compared with those of the WT strain. However, silencing PoLaeA2 and PoLaeA3 decreased cellulase activity by 31–34% and 35–40%, respectively, and reduced the cytosolic Ca2+ content, compared with those of the WT strain. Further analysis showed that PoLaeA1 regulated IPS biosynthesis through intracellular ROS levels, whereas PoLaeA2 and PoLaeA3 regulated cellulase activity through intracellular Ca2+ signaling. Our results provide new insights into the regulation of polysaccharide biosynthesis and cellulase production in filamentous fungi.
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Genomics-directed activation of cryptic natural product pathways deciphers codes for biosynthesis and molecular function. J Nat Med 2020; 75:261-274. [PMID: 33274411 PMCID: PMC7902601 DOI: 10.1007/s11418-020-01466-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Natural products, which can be isolated from living organisms worldwide, have played a pivotal role in drug discovery since ancient times. However, it has become more challenging to identify a structurally novel molecule with promising biological activity for pharmaceutical development, mainly due to the limited methodologies for their acquisition. In this review, we summarize our recent studies that activate the biosynthetic potential of filamentous fungi by genetic engineering to harness the metabolic flow for the efficient production of unprecedented natural products. The recent revolution in genome sequencing technology enables the accumulation of vast amounts of information on biosynthetic genes, the blueprint of the molecular construction. Utilizing the established heterologous expression system, activation of the pathway-specific transcription factor coupled with a knockout strategy, and manipulating the global regulatory gene, the biosynthetic genes were exploited to activate biosynthetic pathways and decipher the encoded enzyme functions. We show that this methodology was beneficial for acquiring fungal treasures for drug discovery. These studies also enabled the investigation of the molecular function of natural products in fungal development.
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Asai S, Tsunematsu Y, Masuya T, Otaka J, Osada H, Watanabe K. Uncovering hidden sesquiterpene biosynthetic pathway through expression boost area-mediated productivity enhancement in basidiomycete. J Antibiot (Tokyo) 2020; 73:721-728. [DOI: 10.1038/s41429-020-0355-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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