Phenylalanine dehydrogenase mutants: Efficient biocatalysts for synthesis of non-natural phenylalanine derivatives

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Abstract

Wild-type phenylalanine dehydrogenase from Bacillus sphaericus, and three mutants N145A, N145V and N145L, are used with a coenzyme recycling system to synthesise l-phenylalanine and three non-natural amino acids (p-F-phenylalanine, p-MeO-phenylalanine and p-CF3-phenylalanine) on a millimole scale. A range of reaction conditions are investigated. The kinetic parameters of WT PheDH and N145A towards p-CF3-phenylpyruvate are compared, emphasising the value of protein engineering in creating improved biocatalysts.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)408-411
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Biotechnology
Volume128
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2007

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

  • Biocatalysis
  • Chiral synthesis
  • Cofactor recycling
  • Non-natural amino acids
  • Phenylalanine dehydrogenase
  • Site-directed mutagenesis

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