Researchers discover high-performance biocatalyst for the production of naturally derived drugs
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 08:30
in Physics & Chemistry
In the bioeconomy, biotechnological processes are replacing processes that rely on fossil resources. Microorganisms and enzymes are being used in targeted fashion as biocatalysts for industrial production. Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have now discovered an enzyme that offers great advantages as a biocatalyst. It is eminently suited for the production of natural product-derived drugs that promise a broad spectrum of medical application. Conventional synthesis processes for these substances are very laborious. In the journal ACS Catalysis, researchers from the team of Prof. Dr. Frank Hahn present their discovery.