Enzymatic Glycosylation of Small Molecules: Challenging Substrates Require Tailored Catalysts

0381774 - MBÚ 2013 RIV DE eng J - Journal Article
Desmet, T. - Soetaert, W. - Bojarová, Pavla - Křen, Vladimír - Dijkhuizen, L. - Eastwick-Field, V. - Schiller, A.
Enzymatic Glycosylation of Small Molecules: Challenging Substrates Require Tailored Catalysts.
Chemistry - A European Journal. Roč. 18, č. 35 (2012), s. 10786-10801. ISSN 0947-6539. E-ISSN 1521-3765
Institutional support: RVO:61388971
Keywords : acceptor specificity * enzyme engineering * glycosylation
Subject RIV: CE - Biochemistry
Impact factor: 5.831, year: 2012

Glycosylation can significantly improve the physicochemical and biological properties of small molecules like vitamins, antibiotics, flavors, and fragrances. The chemical synthesis of glycosides is, however, far from trivial and involves multistep routes that generate lots of waste. In this review, biocatalytic alternatives are presented that offer both stricter specificities and higher yields. The advantages and disadvantages of different enzyme classes are discussed and illustrated with a number of recent examples. Progress in the field of enzyme engineering and screening are expected to result in new applications of biocatalytic glycosylation reactions in various industrial sectors
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