Exploiting the Versatility of Human Cytochrome P450 Enzymes: The Promise of Blue Roses From Biotechnology

Gillam, Elizabeth M. J.; Guengerich, F. Peter

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“…Formation of II (an analogue of N-FK) is notable, because this compound is the only product that we have identified that has not been reported to result from P450-catalyzed oxidation of indole (29)(30)(31)(37)(38)(39). In contrast, oxidation of indoles (40) -, below detection limit.…”

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Indole peroxygenase activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase

Kuo

Mauk

2012

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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The heme enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) was found to catalyze the oxidation of indole by H 2 O 2 , with generation of 2-and 3-oxoindole as the major products. This reaction occurred in the absence of O 2 and reducing agents and was not inhibited by superoxide dismutase or hydroxyl radical scavengers, although it was strongly inhibited by L-Trp. The stoichiometry of the reaction indicated a one-to-one correspondence for the consumption of indole and H 2 O 2 . The 18 O-labeling experiments indicated that the oxygen incorporated into the monooxygenated products was derived almost exclusively from H 2 18 O 2 , suggesting that electron transfer was coupled to the transfer of oxygen from a ferryl intermediate of IDO. These results demonstrate that IDO oxidizes indole by means of a previously unrecognized peroxygenase activity. We conclude that IDO inserts oxygen into indole in a reaction that is mechanistically analogous to the "peroxide shunt" pathway of cytochrome P450.monooxygenase | oxygen isotopic labeling T he heme enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) catalyzes the first and rate-determining step of L-tryptophan metabolism in nonhepatic mammalian tissues by inserting both atoms of O 2 into the indole ring to form N-formylkynurenine (N-FK) (1). This dioxygenase activity of IDO requires O 2 and the reduced (Fe 2+ ) enzyme or O 2•− and the oxidized (Fe 3+ ) enzyme. In recent years, an increasing number of physiological consequences of IDO activity have been identified, including links to neural, ocular, and immunological disorders (2). Of these roles, the ability of IDO expressed by tumors to suppress the normal response of T lymphocytes and enable tumor survival and growth has attracted the most intense interest, owing to its implications for the development of new therapeutic approaches in cancer treatment (3).Aside from tryptophan (Trp), the dioxygenase activity of IDO extends to oxidation of other indoleamines, such as 5-hydroxy-LTrp, serotonin, and tryptamine, whereas indole, 3-methylindole, and indoleacetic acid are not substrates (4-6). Although indole can apparently bind to the oxygenated enzyme (IDOFe 3+ -O 2•− ) or to the IDOFe 2+ -CO complex (7), autoxidation to IDOFe 3+ is unaffected by the presence of indole, and oxidation of indole does not occur (5). Notably, IDO does not catalyze oxidation of L-Trp by H 2 O 2 (4, 8, 9). Consequently, the reactivity of IDO with H 2 O 2 received little attention for more than 30 years. During that time, IDO was noted to have peroxidase activity (6) and to catalyze the H 2 O 2 -supported N-demethylation of benzphetamine and hydroxylation of aniline (10), but these activities were not studied further.Recently, reactivity of the enzyme with H 2 O 2 has received considerable attention in light of spectroscopic detection of a compound II-like ferryl species (11, 12) and quantum mechanics/ molecular mechanics simulations implicating a role for this intermediate in the catalytic cycle (13). Subsequently, the peroxidase activity of IDO has received renewed atten...

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Indole peroxygenase activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase

Kuo

Mauk

2012

Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A.

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“…They contain the gene of CYP75A from Petunia hybrida, which is responsible for the synthesis of the blue blossom dye delphinidin [142,143]. Comprehensive reviews on P450 in biotechnology including promising future applications and approaches to improve their catalytic properties and performance have been published by Schwanenberg et al [144], Gillam and Guengerich [145], Guengerich [146], Urlacher et al [101], Buchholz et al [147], and Bernhardt [13].…”

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Enzymatic hydroxylation of aromatic compounds

Ullrich

Hofrichter

2007

Cell. Mol. Life Sci.

299

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Selective hydroxylation of aromatic compounds is among the most challenging chemical reactions in synthetic chemistry and has gained steadily increasing attention during recent years, particularly because of the use of hydroxylated aromatics as precursors for pharmaceuticals. Biocatalytic oxygen transfer by isolated enzymes or whole microbial cells is an elegant and efficient way to achieve selective hydroxylation. This review gives an overview of the different enzymes and mechanisms used to introduce oxygen atoms into aromatic molecules using either dioxygen (O(2)) or hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) as oxygen donors or indirect pathways via free radical intermediates. In this context, the article deals with Rieske-type and alpha-keto acid-dependent dioxygenases, as well as different non-heme monooxygenases (di-iron, pterin, and flavin enzymes), tyrosinase, laccase, and hydroxyl radical generating systems. The main emphasis is on the heme-containing enzymes, cytochrome P450 monooxygenases and peroxidases, including novel extracellular heme-thiolate haloperoxidases (peroxygenases), which are functional hybrids of both types of heme-biocatalysts.

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“…Another application of dye production by CYP involves horticulture. For example, the production of flowers with unusual colors, e.g., blue roses, is performed by transferring CYP coloration genes from other plants [39]. Accordingly, the introduction of CYP, which oxidizes indole into a variety of colored compounds, into flowering plants, is an alternative method that is proposed in the horticultural industry.…”

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Engineering cytochrome P450 biocatalysts for biotechnology, medicine and bioremediation

Kumar

2010

Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism & Toxicology

147

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Importance of the field: Cytochrome P450 enzymes comprise a superfamily of heme monooxygenases that are of considerable interest for the: 1) synthesis of novel drugs and drug metabolites, 2) targeted cancer gene therapy, 3) biosensor design, and 4) bioremediation. However, their applications are limited because cytochrome P450, especially mammalian P450 enzymes, show a low turnover rate and stability, and require a complex source of electrons through cytochrome P450 reductase and NADPH. Areas covered in this review: In this review, we discuss the recent progress towards the use of P450 enzymes in a variety of above-mentioned applications. We also present alternate and cost-effective ways to perform P450-mediated reaction, especially using peroxides. Furthermore, we expand upon the current progress in P450 engineering approaches describing several recent examples that are utilized to enhance heterologous expression, stability, catalytic efficiency, and utilization of alternate oxidants. What the reader will gain: The review will provide a comprehensive knowledge in the design of P450 biocatalysts for potentially practical purposes. Finally, we provide a prospective on the future aspects of P450 engineering and its applications in biotechnology, medicine, and bioremediation. Take home message: Because of its wide applications, academic and pharmaceutical researchers, environmental scientists, and health care providers are expected to gain current knowledge and future prospects of the practical use of P450 biocatalysts.

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Exploiting the Versatility of Human Cytochrome P450 Enzymes: The Promise of Blue Roses From Biotechnology

Cited by 26 publications

References 30 publications

Indole peroxygenase activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase

Indole peroxygenase activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase

Enzymatic hydroxylation of aromatic compounds

Engineering cytochrome P450 biocatalysts for biotechnology, medicine and bioremediation

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