Reshaping the Diversity of Oxidized Polyquinane Sesquiterpenoids by Cytochrome P450s

Org Lett. 2023 May 12;25(18):3276-3280. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c01024. Epub 2023 Apr 27.

Abstract

Polyquinane sesquiterpenoids (PQSTs) are complex compounds with two or three fused cabocyclopentane ring systems, and the biocatalysts for direct C-H bond oxidation on these scaffolds have rarely been discovered. In this study, we discovered two versatile fungal CYP450s capable of performing diverse oxidations on seven PQST scaffolds, resulting in the generation of 20 unique products. Our findings significantly expand the diversity of oxidized PQST scaffolds and provide important biocatalysts for the selective oxidation of inert carbons of terpenoids in future research.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cyclopentanes / chemistry
  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System* / metabolism
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Sesquiterpenes* / chemistry

Substances

  • Sesquiterpenes
  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
  • Cyclopentanes