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Recent Advances on Bioreductions Mediated by Baker’s Yeast and Other Microorganisms

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The bioreductions mediated by BY and other microorganisms are considered mainly from a preparative point of view. The use of other microorganisms is reported when BY is either unable to perform the reaction or if this proceeds with moderate enantioselectivity or when the opposite stereochemical outcome of the reaction should be obtained. The biotransformation of nitrogen-containing groups is especially addressed. The bioreductions of trinitrotoluene is presented as an example of the bioremediation of explosives.

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Santaniello, E., Ferraboschi, P., Manzocchi, A. (2000). Recent Advances on Bioreductions Mediated by Baker’s Yeast and Other Microorganisms. In: Zwanenburg, B., Mikołajczyk, M., Kiełbasiński, P. (eds) Enzymes in Action. NATO Science Partnership Sub-Series: 1:, vol 33. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0924-9_5

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