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Microbial isopenicillin N synthase genes: structure, function, diversity and evolution.

G Cohen1, D Shiffman, M Mevarech

  • 1Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Microbiology, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel.

Trends in Biotechnology
|April 1, 1990
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Penicillins and cephalosporins are vital beta-lactam antibiotics. Research on isopenicillin N synthase advances understanding of their biosynthesis and enables novel compound creation.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Penicillins and cephalosporins represent a critical class of beta-lactam antibiotics, essential in clinical and economic contexts.
  • These antibiotics are biosynthesized by diverse microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi.
  • A pivotal enzymatic step involves isopenicillin N synthase (IPNS) in converting a tripeptide precursor to the beta-lactam structure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the significance of isopenicillin N synthase in beta-lactam antibiotic biosynthesis.
  • To investigate the potential of IPNS for structural, mechanistic, and biotechnological applications.
  • To gain new insights into the evolution and distribution of penicillin and cephalosporin biosynthetic genes.

Main Methods:

  • Cloning and expression of isopenicillin N synthase genes.

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  • Production of a substantial quantity of the isopenicillin N synthase enzyme.
  • Utilizing the enzyme for structural and mechanistic investigations.
  • Exploring biotechnological applications for novel beta-lactam compound synthesis.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful cloning and expression of isopenicillin N synthase genes.
    • Availability of a plentiful supply of the isopenicillin N synthase enzyme.
    • Facilitation of structural and mechanistic studies of IPNS.
    • Enabling biotechnological approaches for creating new beta-lactam compounds using peptide analogues.
    • Emergence of novel concepts regarding the evolution and prevalence of relevant biosynthetic genes.

    Conclusions:

    • The cloning and expression of isopenicillin N synthase genes have significantly advanced the study of beta-lactam antibiotics.
    • The enzyme's availability opens avenues for detailed mechanistic studies and biotechnological innovation.
    • Research on isopenicillin N synthase provides new perspectives on the evolutionary history of antibiotic biosynthesis.