Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) are ultraviolet (UV)-absorbing substances biosynthesized by specific algae and cyanobacteria. MAAs are thought to contribute to protection against UV radiation in the cells of MAA producers. In addition, it has been reported that MAAs exhibit distinct physiological activities including antioxidant activity, suggesting that they are multifunctional substances. Due to their useful activities, MAAs are also expected to have industrial applications such as skin care, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We have focused on mycosporine-2-glycine (M2G), a sole MAA biosynthesized by the halotolerant cyanobacterium Halothece sp. PCC7418 (hereafter referred to as Halothece). In cyanobacteria, M2G is a rare MAA that has been detected only in halotolerant strains. We have elucidated the biosynthetic pathway of M2G in Halothece and partially revealed its intracellular dynamics. In addition, we have reported several important bioactivities of M2G from the viewpoints of skin care and antiaging. This review systematically summarizes the distribution, biosynthetic regulation, and bioactivities of M2G.
Citation: Hakuto Kageyama, Rungaroon Waditee-Sirisattha. Distribution, biosynthetic regulation, and bioactivities of mycosporine-2-glycine, a rare UV-protective mycosporine-like amino acid[J]. AIMS Molecular Science, 2023, 10(4): 295-310. doi: 10.3934/molsci.2023017
Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) are ultraviolet (UV)-absorbing substances biosynthesized by specific algae and cyanobacteria. MAAs are thought to contribute to protection against UV radiation in the cells of MAA producers. In addition, it has been reported that MAAs exhibit distinct physiological activities including antioxidant activity, suggesting that they are multifunctional substances. Due to their useful activities, MAAs are also expected to have industrial applications such as skin care, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. We have focused on mycosporine-2-glycine (M2G), a sole MAA biosynthesized by the halotolerant cyanobacterium Halothece sp. PCC7418 (hereafter referred to as Halothece). In cyanobacteria, M2G is a rare MAA that has been detected only in halotolerant strains. We have elucidated the biosynthetic pathway of M2G in Halothece and partially revealed its intracellular dynamics. In addition, we have reported several important bioactivities of M2G from the viewpoints of skin care and antiaging. This review systematically summarizes the distribution, biosynthetic regulation, and bioactivities of M2G.
mycosporine-like amino acids
mycosporine-2-glycine
4-deoxygadusol
nonribosomal peptide synthetase
demethyl 4-deoxygadusol synthase
high performance liquid chromatography
superoxide dismutase
catalase
2,2-diphenyl-1-pycrylhydrazyl
azinobis(3-ethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzothiazole-6-sulfonic acid)
a half maximal (50%) inhibitory concentration
nuclear factor-κB
inducible nitrogen monoxide synthase
nitrogen monoxide
cyclooxygenase-2
prostaglandin E2
tumor necrosis factor-α
interleukin
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