Auxotrophic-precursor directed biosynthesis of nonribosomal lipopeptides with modified tryptophan residues

Bagher Amir-Heidari, Jenny Thirlway, Jason Micklefield

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    Abstract

    Feeding 5-hydroxy and 5-fluorotryptophan to a Streptomyces coelicolor Trp-auxotrophic strain WH101 results in the production of a number of new calcium-dependent antibiotics (CDAs) possessing modified Trp residues. It is anticipated that this method could be used to modulate the biological properties of Trp-containing nonribosomal peptide natural products, or to generate analogues with useful fluorescent properties for studying biological mechanisms of action. © 2008 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)975-978
    Number of pages3
    JournalOrganic and Biomolecular Chemistry
    Volume6
    Issue number6
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

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