Protein-protein interactions in "cis-AT" polyketide synthases

Nat Prod Rep. 2018 Oct 17;35(10):1082-1096. doi: 10.1039/c8np00058a.

Abstract

Covering: up to the end of 2018 Polyketides are a valuable source of bioactive and clinically important molecules. The biosynthesis of these chemically complex molecules has led to the discovery of equally complex polyketide synthase (PKS) pathways. Crystallography has yielded snapshots of individual catalytic domains, di-domains, and multi-domains from a variety of PKS megasynthases, and cryo-EM studies have provided initial views of a PKS module in a series of defined biochemical states. Here, we review the structural and biochemical results that shed light on the protein-protein interactions critical to catalysis by PKS systems with an embedded acyltransferase. Interactions include those that occur both within and between PKS modules, as well as with accessory enzymes.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acyltransferases / chemistry
  • Acyltransferases / metabolism
  • Catalytic Domain
  • Polyketide Synthases / chemistry*
  • Polyketide Synthases / metabolism*
  • Protein Interaction Domains and Motifs*
  • Protein Multimerization

Substances

  • Polyketide Synthases
  • Acyltransferases