Synthesis of Ribosomally Synthesized and Post-Translationally Modified Peptides Containing C-C Cross-Links

J Nat Prod. 2022 Oct 28;85(10):2519-2539. doi: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.2c00508. Epub 2022 Sep 22.

Abstract

Ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) are known for their macrocyclic structures, which impart unique biological activity. One rapidly emerging subclass of RiPP natural products contains macrocyclic C-C cross-links between two amino acid side chains. These linkages, often biosynthetically formed by a single rSAM or P450 enzyme, introduce significant structural and synthetic complexity to the molecules. While nature utilizes elegant mechanisms to produce C-C cross-linked RiPPs, synthetic tools are only able to access a portion of these biologically relevant natural products. This review provides an overview of the structures in this subclass as well as a discussion on their chemical syntheses.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acids / chemistry
  • Biological Products* / chemistry
  • Peptides / chemistry
  • Protein Processing, Post-Translational
  • Ribosomes* / chemistry

Substances

  • Peptides
  • Amino Acids
  • Biological Products