- Enantioselective enzymatic resolution of racemic alcohols by lipases in green organic solvents
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The effects of two eco-friendly solvents, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran (MeTHF) and cyclopentyl methyl ether (CPME), on the enzyme activity and enantioselectivity of Novozym 435, Candida rugosa lipase (CRL), Porcine pancreas lipase (PPL), Lipase AK, Lipase PS, and Lipozyme, a series of commercial lipases, in the enantioselective transesterfications of racemic menthol, racemic sulcatol and racemic α-cyclogeraniol were studied. Vinyl acetate was chosen as the acyl donor and the reactions were carried out at water activity 0.06. The activity of lipases in CPME was similar to that observed in other largely employed organic solvents [toluene and tert-butyl methyl ether (MTBE)], and was slightly lower in MeTHF. However, for most of the lipases tested, the enantioselectivity was higher in the eco-friendly solvents. Lipase AK exhibited a high enantioselectivity (E?=?232) for the resolution of racemic menthol but the reaction rate was low. Lipase formulation (the enzyme was frozen and lyophilized in potassium phosphate buffer without and with 5% (w/v) of sucrose, D-mannitol, or methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)) was tested with this lipase in order to improve its activity, which increased up to 4.5 times, compared to the untreated enzyme. CALB was found to be a useful biocatalyst for the resolution of racemic sulcatol, where high activity and enantioselectivity were obtained (E?≥?1000). For the resolution of the racemic primary alcohol α-cyclogeraniol, most of the lipases tested were active but not enantioselective, except lipase PS which displayed a moderate enantioselectivity (E?=?19). The effect of the presence of a low percentage of two ionic liquids (ILs) 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ([BMIM][TFSI]) (5% (v/v)) and 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazoliumtetrafluoroborate ([BMIM][BF4]) (1% (v/v)) in the medium was also investigated. Only in the case of CRL the ILs slightly increased the enantioselectivity from E?=?91 to E?=?103 and E?=?120 for [BMIM][TFSI] and [BMIM][BF4], respectively. However, in all cases ILs caused a decrease of enzyme activity.
- Belafriekh, Abderahmane,Secundo, Francesco,Serra, Stefano,Djeghaba, Zeineddine
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p. 473 - 478
(2017/03/23)
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- Asymmetric whole-cell bioreduction of an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde (citral): competing prim-alcohol dehydrogenase and C-C lyase activities
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Asymmetric bioreduction of (E/Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal (citral) using the enoate reductase activity of whole cells of yeasts, bacteria and fungi, gave the α,β-saturated aldehyde (R)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal (citronellal), which constitutes an important flavour component, in up to ≥95% ee. Depending on the microorganism, various amounts of prim-alcohols (nerol/geraniol and citronellol) were formed due to the action of competing prim-alcohol dehydrogenases. Citral lyase activity-leading to the loss of a C2-fragment (acetaldehyde) forming sulcatone-and oxidation of the aldehyde moiety yielding the carboxylic acid (geranic/neric acid) were detected as additional metabolic activities.
- Hall, Melanie,Hauer, Bernhard,Stuermer, Rainer,Kroutil, Wolfgang,Faber, Kurt
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p. 3058 - 3062
(2007/10/03)
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- Biocatalytic asymmetric hydrogen transfer employing Rhodococcus ruber DSM 44541
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Nonracemic sec-alcohols of opposite absolute configuration were obtained either by asymmetric reduction of the corresponding ketone using 2-propanol as hydrogen donor or by enantioselective oxidation through kinetic resolution of the rac-alcohol using acetone as hydrogen acceptor employing whole lyophilized cells of Rhodococcus ruber DSM 44541. The microbial oxidation/reduction system exhibits not only excellent stereo- and enantioselectivity but also a broad substrate spectrum. Due to the exceptional tolerance of the biocatalyst toward elevated concentrations of organic materials (solvents, substrates and cosubstrates), the process is highly efficient. The simple preparation of the biocatalyst and its ease of handling turns this system into a versatile tool for organic synthesis.
- Stampfer, Wolfgang,Kosjek, Birgit,Faber, Kurt,Kroutil, Wolfgang
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p. 402 - 406
(2007/10/03)
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- Kinetic resolution of racemic secondary alcohols via oxidation with Yarrowia lipolytica strains
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Cyclic and alicyclic racemic secondary alcohols are kinetically resolved via oxidation with Yarrowia lipolytica strains. The comparison of the oxidation reactions with the reductions of the corresponding ketones supports the hypothesis of the presence of
- Fantin, Giancarlo,Fogagnolo, Marco,Medici, Alessandro,Pedrini, Paola,Fontana, Silvia
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p. 2367 - 2373
(2007/10/03)
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- Cross-linked crystals of subtilisin: Versatile catalyst for organic synthesis
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Cross-linked enzyme crystals (CLECs) of subtilisin exhibit excellent activity in aqueous and various organic solvents. This catalyst is more stable than the native enzyme in both aqueous and mixed aqueous/organic solutions. Subtilisin-CLEC was shown to be a versatile catalyst. It was used for the syntheses of peptides and peptidomimetics, mild hydrolysis of amino acid and peptide amides, enantio- and regioselective reactions, and transesterifications.
- Wang, Yi-Fong,Yakovlevsky, Kirill,Zhang, Bailing,Margolin, Alexey L.
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p. 3488 - 3495
(2007/10/03)
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