Project description
Innovative biosynthesis via secondary metabolome of the fungal endophyte Cyanodermella asteris
The recently identified fungal endophyte Cyanodermella asteris produces therapeutic phytochemicals via a nonribosomal biosynthetic pathway during symbiosis with the aster plant. The production of phytochemicals during symbiotic interactions is poorly studied, but it might represent a cost-effective biotechnological solution. Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the CyanoAsterisMETAB project aims to investigate the secondary metabolome of Cyanodermella asteris. To that end, in silico-predicted polyketide synthase gene clusters were selected for vector construction in Escherichia coli and heterologous expression in the fungal hosts Aspergillus niger or Aspergillus nidulans. The engineered expression strains will be examined in a comprehensive study, applying mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance to identify the produced compounds and the relevant biosynthetic pathways.
Objective
In the proposed research I aim to explore the secondary metabolome of the newly identified fungal endophyte Cyanodermella asteris. In this regard, we have selected two in silico-predicted polyketide synthase gene clusters, which will be further examined. The selected gene clusters thereof are chosen for vector construction in Escherichia coli and subsequently the heterologous expression in fungal hosts (Aspergillus niger or Aspergillus nidulans) will be performed. Afterwards, the engineered expression strains will be examined in a combined effort applying mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance experiments to identify the newly produced compounds. Additional metabolomics-based tools and molecular networking will be employed. Moreover, the biosynthetic pathways of the isolated natural products of the respective gene clusters will be fully delineated.
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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01069 Dresden
Germany
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