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cis-Prenyltransferases (cis-PTs) catalyze the sequential head-to-tail condensation of isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) to allylic diphosphates, producing mixed E-Z prenyl diphosphates of varying lengths; however, the specific enzymes synthesizing cis-C prenyl diphosphates have not been identified. Herein, we present the discovery and characterization of a cis-geranylfarnesyl diphosphate synthase (ScGFPPS) from Streptomyces clavuligerus. This enzyme demonstrates high catalytic proficiency in generating six distinct cis-polyisoprenoids, including three C and three C variants. We determined the crystal structure of ScGFPPS. Additionally, we unveil the crystal structure of nerylneryl diphosphate synthase (NNPS), known for synthesizing an all-cis-C polyisoprenoid. Comparative structural analysis of ScGFPPS and NNPS has identified key differences that influence product specificity. Through site-directed mutagenesis, we have identified eight single mutations that significantly refine the selectivity of ScGFPPS for cis-polyisoprenoids. Our findings not only expand the functional spectrum of cis-PTs but also provide a structural comparison strategy in cis-PTs engineering.
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