D-Sedoheptulose 7-phosphate

D-Sedoheptulose 7-phosphate is a common precursor for the heptoses of septacidin (group III) and hygromycin B (group IV). D-Sedoheptulose 7-phosphate can be converted to NDP-heptoses through similar biosynthetic pathways in those compounds [1].

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Human Endogenous Metabolite

Sedoheptulose 7-phosphate can be converted to ADP-l-glycero-β-d-manno-heptose by SepB, SepL, and SepC, it involves in ADP-sugar in microbial natural product biosynthesis[1]. SepB is an S-7-P isomerase, SepL involves in the biosynthesis of heptoses of the core region of E. coli LPS, and they catalyze a four-reaction relay converting S-7-P into ADP-d-glycero-β-d-manno-heptose [1]. Septacidin and its analogs are potential anticancer and pain-relief agents[1]. Hygromycin B is an anthelmintic agent practically used in swine and poultry farming[1].

[1]. Tang W, et al. d-Sedoheptulose-7-phosphate is a common precursor for the heptoses of septacidin and hygromycin B.Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2018 Mar 13;115(11):2818-2823.