Functional Crosstalk between Discrete Indole Terpenoid Gene Clusters in Tolypocladium album

Org Lett. 2023 Oct 20;25(41):7470-7475. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c02412. Epub 2023 Oct 5.

Abstract

Indole terpenoids make up a large group of secondary metabolites that display an enticing array of bioactivities. While indole diterpene (IDT) and rarely indole sesquiterpene (IST) pathways have been found individually in filamentous fungi, here we show that both cluster types are encoded within the genome of Tolypocladium album. Through heterologous reconstruction, we demonstrate the SES cluster encodes for IST biosynthesis and can tailor IDT substrates produced by the TER cluster.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Diterpenes* / metabolism
  • Hypocreales* / genetics
  • Indoles / metabolism
  • Multigene Family
  • Terpenes

Substances

  • Terpenes
  • Diterpenes
  • Indoles

Supplementary concepts

  • Tolypocladium album