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Are branched chain fatty acids the natural substrates for P450 BM3?

  • Max J. Cryle
  • , Rocio D. Espinoza
  • , Sarah J. Smith
  • , Nicholas J. Matovic
  • , James J. De Voss

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Abstract

Branched chain fatty acids are substrates for cytochrome P450BM3 (CYP102) from Bacillus megaterium; oxidation of C15 and C 17 iso and anteiso fatty acids by P450BM3 leads to the formation of hydroxylated products that possess high levels of regiochemical and stereochemical purity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2353-2355
Number of pages3
JournalChemical Communications
Issue number22
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

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