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Taxol biosynthetic genes.

K Walker1, R Croteau

  • 1Institute of Biological Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-6340, USA. toyota@mail.wsu.edu

Phytochemistry
|August 29, 2001
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This study summarizes the function and properties of recombinant enzymes involved in Taxol biosynthesis. Key enzymes catalyzing early and late steps of the pathway were identified and characterized.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology
  • Natural Product Synthesis

Background:

  • Taxol is a crucial anti-cancer drug derived from Taxus species.
  • Understanding the biosynthesis pathway is essential for potential biotechnological production.
  • Heterologous expression of Taxus cDNA clones allows for detailed enzyme characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the function and properties of heterologously expressed Taxus cDNA clones.
  • To characterize recombinant enzymes involved in Taxol biosynthesis.
  • To elucidate the role of geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase in initiating Taxol biosynthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Isolation of full-length cDNA clones from a Taxus cDNA library.
  • Heterologous expression of cloned cDNAs to produce recombinant enzymes.

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  • Biochemical characterization of enzyme activities involved in Taxol biosynthesis.

    • Main Results:

    • Characterization of recombinant enzymes catalyzing early pathway steps: taxadiene synthase, taxadien-5alpha-ol-O-acetyltransferase, and taxadien-5alpha-yl acetate 10beta-hydroxylase.
    • Characterization of recombinant enzymes catalyzing late pathway steps: 10-deacetylbaccatin III-10beta-O-acetyltransferase and taxane 2alpha-O-benzoyltransferase.
    • Description of Taxus geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase properties, highlighting its role in providing the precursor for Taxol biosynthesis.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides a functional summary of key enzymes in the Taxol biosynthetic pathway.
    • Recombinant enzymes identified are crucial for Taxol production and pathway elucidation.
    • Geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase is vital for supplying the diterpenoid precursor necessary for Taxol biosynthesis.