EMBO Global Investigator
Brandon I. Morinaka
GIN 2022–2025
National University (NUS), Singapore, Singapore
Bacterial peptide natural products
Our group studies the biosynthesis and production of natural products from ribosomally synthesized and posttranslationally modified peptide (RiPP) pathways. We use a combination of genomic enzymology, synthetic biology, and analytical chemistry to identify and characterize unique posttranslational modifying enzymes. The resulting peptide products mediate microbial interactions and represent next-generation therapeutics for infectious diseases.
Keywords
Natural products / biosynthesis / peptides / posttranslational modifications / ribosomal