Abstract
The Rhizopus spp., in particular Rhizopus oryzae, are among the most frequently used whole cell biocatalysts. The fungus is known to catalyze the bioconversion of various reactive and non-reactive substrates with high regio- and stereoselectivities. The range of products obtained from these reactions has been attributed to the substrate binding modes within the enzymes active site. More recently, an active site model has been developed to account for the reported bioconversions. The use of this model will prove useful in future synthetic and biotechnological applications.
Current Organic Chemistry
Title: Biotransformation Reactions by Rhizopus spp.
Volume: 14 Issue: 1
Author(s): Glenroy D. A. Martin
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Abstract: The Rhizopus spp., in particular Rhizopus oryzae, are among the most frequently used whole cell biocatalysts. The fungus is known to catalyze the bioconversion of various reactive and non-reactive substrates with high regio- and stereoselectivities. The range of products obtained from these reactions has been attributed to the substrate binding modes within the enzymes active site. More recently, an active site model has been developed to account for the reported bioconversions. The use of this model will prove useful in future synthetic and biotechnological applications.
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Martin D. A. Glenroy, Biotransformation Reactions by Rhizopus spp., Current Organic Chemistry 2010; 14 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138527210790226438
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138527210790226438 |
Print ISSN 1385-2728 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-5348 |
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