Asymmetric reduction of α,β-unsaturated ketones with a carbon-carbon double-bond reductase from baker's yeast

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(98)01027-2

A novel carbon-carbon double-bond reductase was isolated from the cells of baker's yeast. The reduction of α,β-unsaturated ketones catalyzed by this enzyme affords the corresponding saturated (S)-ketones selectively.