Fungal NRPS-dependent siderophores: From function to prediction

Jens Laurids Sørensen, Michael Knudsen, Frederik Teilfeldt Hansen, Claus Olesen, Patricia Romans Fuertes, T. Verne Lee, Teis Esben Søndergaard, Christian Nørgaard Storm Pedersen, Ditlev E. Brodersen, Henriette Giese

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Abstract

Iron is an essential, yet often limiting element for the growth of many organisms. In response to iron limitation, fungi have developed siderophores that provide a high-affinity iron uptake system and safe intracellular storage and transport mechanisms to gain a competitive advantage. Here, we discuss the function of siderophores in relation to fungal iron uptake mechanisms and their importance for coexistence with host organisms. The chemical nature of the major groups of siderophores and their regulation is described along with the function and architecture of the large multi-domain enzymes responsible for siderophore synthesis, namely the non-ribosomal peptide synthetases (NRPSs). Finally, we present the most recent advances in our understanding of the structural biology of fungal NRPSs and discuss opportunities for the development of a fungal NRPS prediction server
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiosynthesis and Molecular Genetics of Fungal Secondary Metabolites
EditorsJuan-Francisco Martin, Carlos Garcia-Estrada, Susanne Zeilinger
Number of pages13
PublisherSpringer
Publication date26 Jul 2014
Pages317-339
Chapter15
ISBN (Print)978-1-4939-1190-5
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4939-1191-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Jul 2014
SeriesFungal Biology
ISSN1878-6146

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