Dilarmycins A-C, Calcium-Dependent Lipopeptide Antibiotics with a Non-canonical Ca2+-Binding Motif

Org Lett. 2024 Feb 23;26(7):1343-1347. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c04195. Epub 2024 Feb 8.

Abstract

Genome analysis of strain Streptomyces sp. CA-278952 revealed a biosynthetic gene cluster encoding a putative lipopeptide with a sequence containing an Asp-Gly-Glu-Ala motif. We envisioned that this motif could mimic the canonical Asp-X-Asp-Gly sequence found in previously reported calcium-dependent lipopeptide antibiotics. Chemical investigation of the producing strain led to the discovery of three novel lipodepsipeptides, dilarmycins A-C. The calcium-dependent antibacterial activity of the new compounds was confirmed against the Gram-positive pathogens methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / pharmacology
  • Calcium
  • Lipopeptides / pharmacology
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Calcium
  • Lipopeptides