scholarly journals Screening and Purification of Natural Products from Actinomycetes that Induce a “Rounded” Morphological Phenotype in Fission Yeast

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Alexander Lewis ◽  
Jenileima Devi ◽  
Katherine Green ◽  
Juanjuan Li ◽  
Adam Hopkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Fission Yeast ◽  
Natural Product ◽  
Antifungal Agents ◽  
Predictive Tool ◽  
Similar Phenotype ◽  
Natural Product Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Natural Product ◽  
Morphological Phenotype

AbstractThis study was designed to identify and investigate bioactive natural product compounds that alter the cellular shape of the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe and induce a “rounded” or “small” cellular morphological phenotype. Bioassays using a range of antifungal agents against a multidrug-sensitive fission yeast strain, SAK950 showed that many induced a “rounded” phenotype. We then investigated whether 46 of the actinomycete strains identified in our previous study as inducing a similar phenotype produced antifungal agents of similar classes. We show that five of the strains produced streptothricin and that 26 strains produced polyenes, including fungichromin, filipin and candicidin, the last of which was produced by 24 strains. A taxonomic study of the strains indicated that the majority of the candicidin only producers were Streptomyces hydrogenans and S. albidoflavus whilst those that additionally produced streptothricin were related to S. enissocaesilis. A follow-up study to investigate the natural products made by related strains indicated that they followed a similar pattern. The identification of several compounds from the actinomycete strains similar to the antifungal agents initially tested confirm the validity of an approach using the S. pombe morphological phenotype and actinomycete taxonomy as a predictive tool for natural product identification. Graphic Abstract

scholarly journals An Optimized Cosmetic Screening Assay for Ultraviolet B (UVB) Protective Property of Natural Products

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Camille Keisha Mahendra ◽  
Loh Teng-Hern Tan ◽  
Wei Hsum Yap ◽  
Chim Kei Chan ◽  
Priyia Pusparajah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Natural Product ◽  
Ultraviolet B ◽  
Uvb Radiation ◽  
Cosmetic Products ◽  
Screening Assay ◽  
Protective Properties ◽  
Uv Protective Properties ◽  
Natural Product Compounds ◽  
Bioactive Natural Product

In an era where everyone is seeking everlasting youth, preventing photodamage by ultraviolet radiation (UVR) from the sun is of key interest to the cosmetic industry. Inhibiting the production of UVR-mediated reactive oxygen species (ROS) is often the targeted function of cosmetic products, and a suitably reliable model is needed to test this. Hence, the current protocol was designed to effectively analyze the ultraviolet (UV) protective effect of bioactive natural product compounds against photodamage caused by UVR, specifically UVB radiation.  Analysis of bioactive compounds that were previously reported to have UV protective properties using this model yielded data that showed the reproducibility and reliability of this model in determining UVB protective properties of the bioactive natural product compounds of interest. Thus, this  setup model can be used for future endeavors such as the study of UVB protective properties of other natural products or as a basis of a model for UVA and UVC protective designs. It has potential application in cosmetic studies, as this model can also be developed to be used as a quick screen on potential plant or biological extracts that are to be included in sunscreen formulations or other UV protective cosmetic products, thus reducing cost spent on research and development of new products. It can also be developed further to include studies using 3D skin tissue models, allowing more analysis to be done on any product developed.

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Natural Product Lipoxazolidinone A

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan J. Mills ◽  
Kaylib R. Robinson ◽  
Troy E. Zehnder ◽  
Joshua G. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Natural Product ◽  
Mechanism Of Action ◽  
Marine Natural Products ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Lead Compounds ◽  
Follow Up Studies ◽  
Initial Resistance ◽  
Synthesis And Biological Evaluation

The lipoxazolidinone family of marine natural products, with an unusual 4-oxazolidinone heterocycle at their core, represents a new scaffold for antimicrobial discovery; however, questions regarding their mechanism of action and high lipophilicity have likely slowed follow-up studies. Herein, we report the first synthesis of lipoxazolidinone A, 15 structural analogs to explore its active pharmacophore, and initial resistance and mechanism of action studies. These results suggest that 4-oxazolidinones are valuable scaffolds for antimicrobial development and reveal simplified lead compounds for further optimization.

scholarly journals A candidate gene cluster for the bioactive natural product gyrophoric acid in lichen-forming fungi

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garima Singh ◽  
Anjuli Calchera ◽  
Dominik Merges ◽  
Henrique Valim ◽  
Juergen Otte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Natural Product ◽  
Gene Cluster ◽  
Biosynthetic Gene Cluster ◽  
Gene Organization ◽  
Long Read ◽  
Genome Analyses ◽  
New Evidence ◽  
Bioactive Natural Product ◽  
Gyrophoric Acid

Natural products of lichen-forming fungi are structurally diverse and have a variety of medicinal properties. Yet they a have limited implementation in industry as for most of the natural products, the corresponding genes remain unknown. Here we implement a long-read sequencing and bioinformatic approach to identify the biosynthetic gene cluster of the bioactive natural product gyrophoric acid (GA). Using 15 high-quality genomes representing nine GA-producing species of the lichen-forming fungal genus Umbilicaria, we identify the most likely GA cluster and investigate cluster gene organization and composition across the nine species. Our results show that GA clusters are promiscuous within Umbilicaria with only three genes that are conserved across species, including the PKS gene. In addition, our results suggest that the same cluster codes for different but structurally similar NPs, i.e., GA, umbilicaric acid and hiascic acid, bringing new evidence that lichen metabolite diversity is also generated through regulatory mechanisms at the molecular level. Ours is the first study to identify the most likely GA cluster. This information is essential for opening up avenues for biotechnological approaches to producing and modifying GA, and possibly other lichen compounds. We show that bioinformatics approaches are useful in linking genes and potentially associated natural products. Genome analyses help unlocking the pharmaceutical potential of organisms such as lichens, which are biosynthetically diverse, but slow growing, and usually uncultivable due to their symbiotic nature.

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Natural Product Lipoxazolidinone A

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan J. Mills ◽  
Kaylib R. Robinson ◽  
Troy E. Zehnder ◽  
Joshua G. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Natural Product ◽  
Mechanism Of Action ◽  
Marine Natural Products ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
Lead Compounds ◽  
Follow Up Studies ◽  
Initial Resistance ◽  
Synthesis And Biological Evaluation

The lipoxazolidinone family of marine natural products, with an unusual 4-oxazolidinone heterocycle at their core, represents a new scaffold for antimicrobial discovery; however, questions regarding their mechanism of action and high lipophilicity have likely slowed follow-up studies. Herein, we report the first synthesis of lipoxazolidinone A, 15 structural analogs to explore its active pharmacophore, and initial resistance and mechanism of action studies. These results suggest that 4-oxazolidinones are valuable scaffolds for antimicrobial development and reveal simplified lead compounds for further optimization.

Unzipping Natural Products: Improved Natural Product Structure Predictions by Ensemble Modeling and Fingerprint Matching

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
William A. Shirley ◽  
Brian P. Kelley ◽  
Yohann Potier ◽  
John H. Koschwanez ◽  
Robert Bruccoleri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Open Source ◽  
Natural Product ◽  
Gene Cluster ◽  
Public Domain ◽  
Product Structure ◽  
Fingerprint Matching ◽  
Ensemble Modeling ◽  
Chemical Structures ◽  
Source Gene

This pre-print explores ensemble modeling of natural product targets to match chemical structures to precursors found in large open-source gene cluster repository antiSMASH. Commentary on method, effectiveness, and limitations are enclosed. All structures are public domain molecules and have been reviewed for release.

Metal-Free Photoredox-Catalyzed C–H/C–H Coupling of Arenes Enabled by Interrupted Pummerer Activation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miles Aukland ◽  
Mindaugas Šiaučiulis ◽  
Adam West ◽  
Gregory Perry ◽  
David Procter
Keyword(s):  
Natural Product ◽  
Selective Reduction ◽  
Cross Coupling ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Complex Molecules ◽  
Pummerer Reaction ◽  
Metal Free ◽  
Bond Forming ◽  
Coupling Partner ◽  
Bioactive Natural Product

<p>Aryl–aryl cross-coupling constitutes one of the most widely used procedures for the synthesis of high-value materials, ranging from pharmaceuticals to organic electronics and conducting polymers. The assembly of (hetero)biaryl scaffolds generally requires multiple steps; coupling partners must be functionalized before the key bond-forming event is considered. Thus, the development of selective C–H arylation processes in arenes, that side-step the need for prefunctionalized partners, is crucial for streamlining the construction of these key architectures. Here we report an expedient, one-pot assembly of (hetero)biaryl motifs using photocatalysis and two non-prefunctionalized arene partners. The approach is underpinned by the activation of a C–H bond in an arene coupling partner using the interrupted Pummerer reaction. A unique pairing of the organic photoredox catalyst and the intermediate dibenzothiophenium salts enables highly selective reduction in the presence of sensitive functionalities. The utility of the metal-free, one-pot strategy is exemplified by the synthesis of a bioactive natural product and the modification of complex molecules of societal importance.</p>

Recent Progress Towards Synthesis of the Indolizidine Alkaloid 195B

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ghodsi Mohammadi Ziarani ◽  
Fatemeh Mohajer ◽  
Zohreh kheilkordi
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Natural Product ◽  
Recent Progress ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Natural Compounds ◽  
Biologically Active ◽  
Pharmaceutical Chemistry ◽  
Biological Perspective ◽  
Highly Active

Background: Natural products have been received attention due to their importance in human life as those are biologically active. In this review, there are some reports through different methods related to the synthesis of the indolizidine 195B which was extracted from poisonous frog; however, due to respect nature, the synthesis of natural compounds such as indolizidine has been attracted much attention among scientists and researchers. Objective: This review discloses the procedures and methods to provide indolizidine 195B from 1989 to 2018 due to their importance as a natural product. Conclusion: There are several methods to give rise to the indolizidine 195B as a natural product that is highly active from the biological perspective in pharmaceutical chemistry. In summary, many protocols for the preparations of indolizidine 195B from various substrates, several reagents, and conditions have been reported from different aromatic and aliphatic.

Recent applications of asymmetric organocatalytic annulation reactions in natural product synthesis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nengzhong Wang ◽  
Zugen Wu ◽  
Junjie Wang ◽  
Nisar Ullah ◽  
Yixin Lu
Keyword(s):  
Natural Products ◽  
Natural Product ◽  
Natural Product Synthesis ◽  
Natural Products Synthesis

A comprehensive and updated summary of asymmetric organocatalytic annulation reactions is presented; in particular, the applications of these annulation strategies to natural products synthesis are highlighted.

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