Bacterial Biosynthetic P450 Enzyme PikCD50N: A Potential Biocatalyst for the Preparation of Human Drug Metabolites

J Org Chem. 2021 Nov 5;86(21):14563-14571. doi: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c01407. Epub 2021 Oct 18.

Abstract

Human drug metabolites (HDMs) are important chemicals widely used in drug-related studies. However, acquiring these enzyme-derived and regio-/stereo-selectively modified compounds through chemical approaches is complicated. PikC is a biosynthetic P450 enzyme involved in pikromycin biosynthesis from the bacterium Streptomyces venezuelae. Here, we identify the mutant PikCD50N as a potential biocatalyst, with a broad substrate scope, diversified product profile, and high catalytic efficiency, for preparation of HDMs. Remarkably, PikCD50N can mediate the drug-metabolizing reactions using the low-cost H2O2 as a direct electron and oxygen donor.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System / genetics
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen Peroxide*
  • Macrolides
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations*

Substances

  • Macrolides
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
  • Hydrogen Peroxide