Abstract
Cytochrome P450Biol (CYP107H1) is believed to supply pimelic acid equivalents for biotin biosynthesis in Bacillus subtilis: we report here that the mechanistic pathway adopted by this multifunctional P450 for the in-chain cleavage of fatty acids is via consecutive formation of alcohol and threo-diol intermediates, with the likely absolute configuration of the intermediates also reported.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 86-87 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 7 Jan 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |