Introduction to Biocatalysis Using Enzymes and Microorganisms

AvS. M. Roberts,Nicholas J. Turner

Inbunden, Engelska, 1995

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Beskrivning

This is an introductory text intended to give the non-specialist a comprehensive insight into the science of biotransformations. The book traces the history of biotransformations, clearly spells out the pros and cons of conducting enzyme-mediated versus whole-cell bioconversions, and gives a variety of examples wherein the bio-reaction is a key element in a reaction sequence leading from cheap starting materials to valuable end-products (such as pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, fragrances and flavours). Biotransformations involving the hydrolysis of esters, amides and nitriles, the synthesis of esters and amides, reduction and oxidation reactions and carbon-carbon bond-forming systems are discussed. The book finishes with a discussion of some industrially important large-scale bioconversions.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1995-01-27
Mått:154 x 237 x 20 mm
Vikt:431 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:208
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9780521430708

Utforska kategorier

Biokemi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Biokemisk teknik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Biologi inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

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' … the book is well presented and has few errors. It is a readable and affordable introduction for those new to this area, particularly synthetic chemists, and would also be useful for an advanced undergraduate or a postgraduate course in the subject.' Chemistry in Britain

Innehållsförteckning

Preface; 1. An historical introduction to biocatalysis using enzymes and microorganisms; 2. The inter-relationship between enzymes and cells with particular reference to whole-cell biotransformations using bacteria and fungi; 3. Useful intermediates and end-products obtained from whole-cell/enzyme catalysed hydrolysis and esterification reactions; 4. Useful intermediates and end-products obtained from biocatalysed oxidation and reduction reactions; 5. Useful intermediates and end-products obtained from biocatalysed carbon–carbon, carbon–oxygen, carbon–nitrogen, and carbon–chalcogen bond-forming reactions; 6. The application of biocatalysis to the manufacture of fine chemicals; Index.