Expanding molecular diversity of ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptide (RiPP) natural products by radical S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) enzymes: recent advances and mechanistic insights

Abstract

Ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) constitute a vast and diverse family of bioactive peptides. These peptides, synthesized by ribosomes and subsequently modified by various tailoring enzymes, possess a wide chemical space. Among these modifications, radical S-adenosylmethionine (rSAM) enzymes employ unique radical chemistry to introduce a variety of novel peptide structures, which are crucial for their activity. This review examines the major types of modifications in RiPPs catalyzed by rSAM enzymes, incorporating recent advancements in protein structure analysis techniques and computational methods. Additionally, it elucidates the diverse catalytic mechanisms and substrate selectivity of these enzymes through an analysis of the latest crystal structures.

Keywords

Ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides / Radical S-adenosylmethionine / Epimerization / Methylation / Side-chain cross-linking

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