Introduction of a ring network. (A) Applied orthogonal
and ring
networks. SZ17:18 and SZ1:2 form an orthogonal network, meaning that
both SYNZIPs do not interact with each other. Introducing two SZ17:18
pairs results in a ring network whereby applied SYNZIPs cross-talk.
(B) For the construction of a ring interaction network, SZ1:2 in NRPS-47
was changed against SZ17:18, resulting in NRPS-48. NRPS-48 was capable
to incorporate subunit B not at all or up to three times (NRPS-18a
to -18c), leading to the production of peptides 15–18 shown at the bottom. Corresponding peptide yields (mg/L)
and standard deviations are obtained from biological triplicate experiments.
For domain assignment, the following symbols are used: (A, large circles),
(T, rectangle), (C, triangle), (C/E, diamond), (TE, small circle);
substrate specificities are assigned for all A-domains and indicated
by capital letters.