Argicyclamides A-C Unveil Enzymatic Basis for Guanidine Bis-prenylation

J Am Chem Soc. 2021 Jul 14;143(27):10083-10087. doi: 10.1021/jacs.1c05732. Epub 2021 Jun 28.

Abstract

Guanidine prenylation is an outstanding modification in alkaloid and peptide biosynthesis, but its enzymatic basis has remained elusive. We report the isolation of argicyclamides, a new class of cyanobactins with unique mono- and bis-prenylations on guanidine moieties, from Microcystis aeruginosa NIES-88. The genetic basis of argicyclamide biosynthesis was established by the heterologous expression and in vitro characterization of biosynthetic enzymes including AgcF, a new guanidine prenyltransferase. This study provides important insight into the biosynthesis of prenylated guanidines and offers a new toolkit for peptide modification.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Guanidine / chemistry*
  • Guanidine / metabolism*
  • Microcystis / metabolism*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Peptides, Cyclic / chemistry*
  • Peptides, Cyclic / metabolism*
  • Prenylation

Substances

  • Peptides, Cyclic
  • cyanobactins
  • Guanidine