Biosynthesis of Piperazine-Derived Diazabicyclic Alkaloids Involves a Nonribosomal Peptide Synthetase and Subsequent Tailoring by a Multifunctional Cytochrome P450 Enzyme

Org Lett. 2022 Jun 10;24(22):4064-4069. doi: 10.1021/acs.orglett.2c01516. Epub 2022 May 26.

Abstract

Piperazine-derived diazabicycles are privileged structures found in natural products and synthetic chemical entities, including therapeutic agents. Herein, we deciphered the biosynthesis of two unique classes of diazabicyclic alkaloids, fischerazines A-C. Notably, we characterized a multifunctional P450 monooxygenase NfiC that installs ortho-dihydroxyl groups on the dibenzyl-piperazines, in turn triggering a range of NfiC-catalyzed and spontaneous cyclization events.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alkaloids*
  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System / chemistry
  • Peptide Synthases* / chemistry
  • Piperazine

Substances

  • Alkaloids
  • Piperazine
  • Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System
  • Peptide Synthases
  • non-ribosomal peptide synthase