Abstract
Enzymes and microorganisms constitute an important class of organic chiral reagents. Enzyme systems are known to catalyze a wide variety of chemical reactions. Whereas many enzymes have been used, it is those enzyme systems that possess broad substrate specificities and high enantioselectivities that are best suited for asymmetric catalysis. Either isolated enzymes or intact microorganisms can be used. Since both processes are enzymic in the final analysis, the following illustrative summary of enzymes in asymmetric synthesis does not attempt to separate enzymic from fermentative operations. The factors to be considered in choosing between the two techniques will be discussed later.
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Bosnich, B. (1986). Asymmetric Catalysis by Biochemical Systems. In: Bosnich, B. (eds) Asymmetric Catalysis. NATO ASI Series, vol 103. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5177-8_7
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