Embleporicin: A Novel Class I Lanthipeptide from the Actinobacteria <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3

Genome mining has emerged as a revolutionary tool for discovering new ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) in various genomes. Recently, these approaches have been used to detect and explore unique environments as sources of RiPP-producing microorganisms, partic...

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Main Authors: Dora Onely Roblero-Mejía, Carlos García-Ausencio, Romina Rodríguez-Sanoja, Fernando Guzmán-Chávez, Sergio Sánchez
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author Dora Onely Roblero-Mejía
Carlos García-Ausencio
Romina Rodríguez-Sanoja
Fernando Guzmán-Chávez
Sergio Sánchez
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description Genome mining has emerged as a revolutionary tool for discovering new ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) in various genomes. Recently, these approaches have been used to detect and explore unique environments as sources of RiPP-producing microorganisms, particularly focusing on endophytic microorganisms found in medicinal plants. Some endophytic actinobacteria, especially strains of <i>Streptomyces</i>, are notable examples of peptide producers, as specific biosynthetic clusters encode them. To uncover the genetic potential of these organisms, we analyzed the genome of the endophytic actinobacterium <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3 using genome mining and bioinformatics tools. Our analysis led to the identification of a putative class I lanthipeptide. We cloned the core biosynthetic genes of this putative lanthipeptide, named embleporicin, and expressed them in vitro using a cell-free protein system (CFPS). The resulting product demonstrated antimicrobial activity against <i>Micrococcus luteus</i> ATCC 9341. This represents the first RiPP reported in the genus <i>Embleya</i> and the first actinobacterial lanthipeptide produced through cell-free technology.
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spelling doaj-art-745ef93add4b4ce18bbbe8c169ae13c72024-12-27T14:06:17ZengMDPI AGAntibiotics2079-63822024-12-011312117910.3390/antibiotics13121179Embleporicin: A Novel Class I Lanthipeptide from the Actinobacteria <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3Dora Onely Roblero-Mejía0Carlos García-Ausencio1Romina Rodríguez-Sanoja2Fernando Guzmán-Chávez3Sergio Sánchez4Instituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, MexicoInstituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, MexicoInstituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, MexicoDepartamento de Alimentos y Biotecnología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, MexicoInstituto de Investigaciones Biomédicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico City 04510, MexicoGenome mining has emerged as a revolutionary tool for discovering new ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) in various genomes. Recently, these approaches have been used to detect and explore unique environments as sources of RiPP-producing microorganisms, particularly focusing on endophytic microorganisms found in medicinal plants. Some endophytic actinobacteria, especially strains of <i>Streptomyces</i>, are notable examples of peptide producers, as specific biosynthetic clusters encode them. To uncover the genetic potential of these organisms, we analyzed the genome of the endophytic actinobacterium <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3 using genome mining and bioinformatics tools. Our analysis led to the identification of a putative class I lanthipeptide. We cloned the core biosynthetic genes of this putative lanthipeptide, named embleporicin, and expressed them in vitro using a cell-free protein system (CFPS). The resulting product demonstrated antimicrobial activity against <i>Micrococcus luteus</i> ATCC 9341. This represents the first RiPP reported in the genus <i>Embleya</i> and the first actinobacterial lanthipeptide produced through cell-free technology.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/12/1179actinobacterium <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3genome mininglanthipeptidesantimicrobialscell-free expression
spellingShingle Dora Onely Roblero-Mejía
Carlos García-Ausencio
Romina Rodríguez-Sanoja
Fernando Guzmán-Chávez
Sergio Sánchez
Embleporicin: A Novel Class I Lanthipeptide from the Actinobacteria <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3
Antibiotics
actinobacterium <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3
genome mining
lanthipeptides
antimicrobials
cell-free expression
title Embleporicin: A Novel Class I Lanthipeptide from the Actinobacteria <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3
title_full Embleporicin: A Novel Class I Lanthipeptide from the Actinobacteria <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3
title_fullStr Embleporicin: A Novel Class I Lanthipeptide from the Actinobacteria <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3
title_full_unstemmed Embleporicin: A Novel Class I Lanthipeptide from the Actinobacteria <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3
title_short Embleporicin: A Novel Class I Lanthipeptide from the Actinobacteria <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3
title_sort embleporicin a novel class i lanthipeptide from the actinobacteria i embleya i sp nf3
topic actinobacterium <i>Embleya</i> sp. NF3
genome mining
lanthipeptides
antimicrobials
cell-free expression
url https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/13/12/1179
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