Expression, purification, reconstitution and inhibition of Ustilago maydis sterol 14alpha-demethylase (CYP51; P45014DM)
1998
Lamb, D.C. | Kelly, De | Manning, N.J. | Hollomon, D.W. | Kelly, S.L.
Triadimenol and tebuconazole are potent inhibitors of the sterol 14-alpha-demethylation reaction in fungi which is catalysed by CYP51, a haem-thiolate containing enzyme belonging to the cytochrome P450 monooxygenase superfamily. Using CYP51 from the phytopathogen Ustilago maydis, a comparison of the sensitivity of the fungal enzyme to triadimenol and tebuconazole has been carried out. U. maydis CYP51 was purified to homogeneity as determined by SDS-PAGE and specific haem content. Catalytic activity was investigated following reconstitution with its respective NADPH cytochrome P450 reductase and proposed endogenous substrate, 24-methylenedihydrolanosterol. Addition of the triadimenol and tebuconazole induced type II spectral changes in the enzyme, with saturation occurring at equimolar azole concentrations. Inhibition of reconstituted activities showed a one-to-one sensitivity of the fungal CYP51 as judged by IC50 values. The implications for fungicide mode of action and treatment are discussed.
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