Exploration of biosynthetic access to the shared precursor of the fusicoccane diterpenoid family

Chem Commun (Camb). 2013 May 14;49(39):4337-9. doi: 10.1039/c2cc37154e. Epub 2013 Jan 7.

Abstract

Herein preparative scale access to the shared precursor of the fusicoccane family of diterpenoids through biosynthesis in three different microbial hosts is reported. A method to purify the metabolite in high purity and on a preparative scale was explored.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alternaria / enzymology
  • Biocatalysis
  • Cladosporium / metabolism
  • Diterpenes / chemistry
  • Diterpenes / metabolism*
  • Fungal Proteins / genetics
  • Fungal Proteins / metabolism
  • Hemiterpenes / chemistry
  • Organophosphorus Compounds / chemistry

Substances

  • Diterpenes
  • Fungal Proteins
  • Hemiterpenes
  • Organophosphorus Compounds
  • isopentenyl pyrophosphate
  • 3,3-dimethylallyl pyrophosphate