Stereoselective synthesis of (−)-betaenone Cthrough intramolecular Diels-Alderreaction has made possible to provide pertinent intermediates for the biosynthetic study of betaenones.
New Bioorganic Reagents: Evolved Cyclohexanone MonooxygenaseWhy Is It More Selective?
作者:Margaret M. Kayser、Christopher M. Clouthier
DOI:10.1021/jo061349t
日期:2006.10.1
Four mutants of the cyclohexanone monooxygenase (CHMO) evolved as catalysts for Baeyer-Villiger oxidation of 4-hydroxycyclohexanone were investigated as catalysts for a variety of 4-substituted and 4,4-disubstituted cyclohexanones. Several excellent catalytic matches (mutant/substrate) were identified. The most important, however, is the finding that, in a number of cases, a mutant with a single exchange, Phe432Ser, was shown to be as robust and more selective as a catalyst than the wild-type CHMO. All biotransformations were performed on a laboratory scale, allowing full characterization of the products. The absolute configurations of two products were established. A model suggesting a possible role of the 432 serine residue in enantioselectivity control is proposed.
Increasing the enantioselectivity of cyclopentanone monooxygenase (CPMO): profile of new CPMO mutants
作者:Christopher M. Clouthier、Margaret M. Kayser
DOI:10.1016/j.tetasy.2006.10.001
日期:2006.10
A series of cyclohexanones substituted at the 4-position with a selection of hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups were used as substrates in the evaluation of six new cyclopentanone monooxygenase (CPMO) mutants. These mutants were obtained through evolutionary modifications in two specific regions of the CPMO's putative active site. Several mutant enzymes with improved enantioselectivity were identified. Analysis of the results, in terms of a diamond model, illustrates how a family of cyclohexanone substrates may be used to explore putative active sites of Baeyer-Villiger monooxygenases (BVMOs) and to design productive mutations for specific substrates. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.