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Li Z, Jiao Y, Ling J, Zhao J, Yang Y, Mao Z, Zhou K, Wang W, Xie B, Li Y. Characterization of a methyltransferase for iterative N-methylation at the leucinostatin termini in Purpureocillium lilacinum. Commun Biol 2024; 7:757. [PMID: 38909167 PMCID: PMC11193748 DOI: 10.1038/s42003-024-06467-0] [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: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024] Open
Abstract
N-methyltransferase (NMT)-catalyzed methylation at the termini of nonribosomal peptides (NRPs) has rarely been reported. Here, we discover a fungal NMT LcsG for the iterative terminal N-methylation of a family of NRPs, leucinostatins. Gene deletion results suggest that LcsG is essential for leucinostatins methylation. Results from in vitro assays and HRESI-MS-MS analysis reveal the methylation sites as NH2, NHCH3 and N(CH3)2 in the C-terminus of various leucinostatins. LcsG catalysis yields new lipopeptides, some of which demonstrate effective antibiotic properties against the human pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans and the plant pathogen Phytophthora infestans. Multiple sequence alignments and site-directed mutagenesis of LcsG indicate the presence of a highly conserved SAM-binding pocket, along with two possible active site residues (D368 and D395). Molecular dynamics simulations show that the targeted N can dock between these two residues. Thus, this study suggests a method for increasing the variety of natural bioactivity of NPRs and a possible catalytic mechanism underlying the N-methylation of NRPs.
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- Zixin Li
- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing, China
- Microbial Processes and Interactions (MiPI), TERRA Teaching and Research Centre, Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, University of Liège, 5030, Gembloux, Belgium
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing, China
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research, Advanced Institute of Natural Sciences, Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai, Zhuhai, 519087, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Mycology, Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100101, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Vegetable Biobreeding, Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, 100081, Beijing, China.
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Kil YS, Risinger AL, Petersen CL, Mooberry SL, Cichewicz RH. Leucinostatins from Ophiocordyceps spp. and Purpureocillium spp. Demonstrate Selective Antiproliferative Effects in Cells Representing the Luminal Androgen Receptor Subtype of Triple Negative Breast Cancer. JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS 2020; 83:2010-2024. [PMID: 32510949 PMCID: PMC7704123 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c00404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
Abstract
The structures of four leucinostatin analogues (1-4) from Ophiocordyceps spp. and Purpureocillium spp. were determined together with six known leucinostatins [leucinostatins B (5), A (6), B2 (7), A2 (8), F (9), and D (10)]. The structures of the metabolites were established using a combination of analytical methods including HRESIMS and MS/MS experiments, 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy, chiral HPLC, and advanced Marfey's analysis of the acid hydrolysate, as well as additional empirical and chemical methods. Compounds 1-10 were evaluated for their biological effects on triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells. Leucinostatins 1-10 showed selective cytostatic activities in MDA-MB-453 and SUM185PE cells representing the luminal androgen receptor subtype of TNBC. This selective activity motivated further investigation into the mechanism of action of leucinostatin B (5). The results demonstrate that this peptidic fungal metabolite rapidly inhibits mTORC1 signaling in leucinostatin-sensitive TNBC cell lines, but not in leucinostatin-resistant cells. Leucinostatins have been shown to repress mitochondrial respiration through inhibition of the ATP synthase, and we demonstrated that both the mTORC1 signaling and LAR-selective activities of 5 were recapitulated by oligomycin. Thus, inhibition of the ATP synthase with either leucinostatin B or oligomycin is sufficient to selectively impede mTORC1 signaling and inhibit the growth of LAR-subtype cells.
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- Yun-Seo Kil
- Natural Products Discovery Group, Institute for Natural Products Applications and Research Technologies, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Stephenson Life Science Research Center, University of Oklahoma, 102 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
- Mays Cancer Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
- Mays Cancer Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
- Corresponding Author: Tel: 210-567-4788. Fax: 210-567-4300. ., Tel: 405-325-6969. Fax: 405-325-6111.
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- Natural Products Discovery Group, Institute for Natural Products Applications and Research Technologies, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Stephenson Life Science Research Center, University of Oklahoma, 102 Stephenson Parkway, Norman, Oklahoma 73019, United States
- Corresponding Author: Tel: 210-567-4788. Fax: 210-567-4300. ., Tel: 405-325-6969. Fax: 405-325-6111.
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Höfer S, Berg A, Brückner H, Mayerhöfer TG. Dispersion analysis of the orthorhombic peptide single crystal Z-(Aib) 3-L-Ala-OtBu. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2019; 223:117368. [PMID: 31326827 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2019.117368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Accepted: 07/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
We present a dispersion analysis of the orthorhombic peptide single crystal Z-Aib-Aib-Aib-L-Ala-OtBu (N-benzyloxycarbonyl-α-aminoisobutyryl-α-aminoisobutyryl-α-aminoisobutyryl-L-alanine tert-butyl ester, C27H42N4O7), where Z is benzyloxycarbonyl and OtBu is the tert-butylester) in the MIR spectral region by means of adapted generalized dispersion analysis, employing the naturally grown crystal faces. Based on the results we identify the orientation of the crystal axes a, b, c within the sample, and supported by a stereographic projection of the crystal, we assign the individual axes. The gained dielectric tensor function and the oscillator parameters were confirmed by forward calculation of reflection spectra of different orientations. The orientation of the crystal axes was verified by a second stereographic projection with another crystal face in the center.
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- Sonja Höfer
- Leibnitz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V., Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, D-07745 Jena, Germany.
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- Innovent e.V, Prüssingstraße 27 B, D-07745 Jena, Germany
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- Dptm. of Food Sciences Institute of Nutritional Science, Interdisciplinary Research Center for BioSystems, Land Use and Nutrition (IFZ), University of Giessen, D-35392 Giessen, Germany
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- Leibnitz-Institut für Photonische Technologien e.V., Albert-Einstein-Straße 9, D-07745 Jena, Germany; Institut für Physikalische Chemie und Abbe Center of Photonics, Helmholtzweg 4, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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