Stereoselectivity of Aminotransferases

Microorganism Conversion (%) Enantiomeric excess of unreacted (R)-1-phenylethylamine (%)  

These examples and other examples described further in this chapter demonstrate the wide range of substrate activity and selectivity that transaminases possess. In addition, where there appears to be low activity or selectivity for a particular substrate, there are readily available methods and techniques to improve these characteristics. 

4 -Substiluled.acetophenone Isopropylamine 4 -Subsllluled-fS -phenylethylamine Acetone 

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