Acetone Treatment of the Cell

A dried cell mass is often used as a biocatalyst for a reduction since it can be stored for a long time and used whenever needed, without cultivation. One convenient method of drying the cell mass is acetone dehydration. For example, dried cells of G. 

Untreated whole cell 0 U Dried cell of S. candidum (APG4] OH 

Acetone dried cell (APG4) None None 0 - 

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