BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2021
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IF 5.275
Lian Xu,Li-Chao Wang,Bing-Mei Su,Xin-Qi Xu,Juan Lin
(2 S , 3 R )-4-methylsulfonylphenylserine [(2 S , 3 R )-MPS], a key chiral precursor for antibiotics florfenicol and thiamphenicol, could be asymmetrically synthesized by l -threonine transaldolase (LTTA) coupled with an acetaldehyde elimination system. The low efficiency of acetaldehyde elimination system blocked further accumulation of (2 S , 3 R )-MPS. To address this issue, strengthening acetaldehyde elimination system and enzyme self-assembly strategy were combined to accelerate biosynthesis of (2 S , 3 R )-MPS. The new multi-enzyme cascade with intensified acetaldehyde elimination system BL21 (PsLTTAD2/ScADH/BtGDH) could produce (2 S , 3 R )-MPS with a titer of 157.6 mM, 1.7-folds than that produced by the original system BL21 (PsLTTAD2/ApADH/CbFDH). Moreover, self-assembly of PsLTTAD2 and ScADH by respective fusion of SpyTag and SpyCatcher were carried out to develop a self-assembled multi-enzyme cascade BL21 (ST-PsLTTAD2/SC-ScADH/BtGDH). As a result, the yield of (2 S , 3 R )-MPS was up to 248.1 mM with 95% de . As far as we knew, that represented the highest yield of (2 S , 3 R )-MPS by enzymatic synthesis, and therefore was a promising and green route for industrial production of this valuable compound.
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生物催化
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酶工程
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生物技术
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化学生物学
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Food & Function
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2025
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IF 5.4
Yi-Long Ma,Zhi Li,Qian-Lan Wu,Jing Li,Xin Guo,Tian-Le Mao,Kiran Thakur,Zhao-Jun Wei
3,5-O-Dicaffeoylquinic acid (3,5-DCQA) from edible Gongju chrysanthemum has shown protective effects against alcoholic hepatocyte injury in our previous study. However, the specific effects and mechanisms of 3,5-DCQA in a mouse model of liver injury remain underexplored. This study aimed to examine the efficacy and primary mechanism of 3,5-DCQA from Gongju chrysanthemum in ameliorating acute alcoholic liver injury in mice. The results indicated that 3,5-DCQA effectively attenuated inflammation and apoptosis by regulating the content of key factors (e.g. MyD88, NF-κB) in the TLR-4/NF-κB pathway, contributing to its protective role against alcohol-induced liver injury. 3,5-DCQA also inhibited inflammation and apoptosis by recovering the key metabolites (e.g. phosphatidylserine) and related genes (e.g. Lpgat1) of glycerophospholipid metabolism. These results were further verified by transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses, showing that 3,5-DCQA exerts protective effects against alcohol-induced liver injury by modulating glycerophospholipid metabolism and suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis through the TLR-4/NF-κB pathway. The current findings highlight the hepatoprotectivity of 3,5-DCQA and may facilitate the application of Gongju chrysanthemum in liver-protective functional foods.
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肝脏病学
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分子生物学
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药理学
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营养科学
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代谢组学
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转录组学
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天然产物化学
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氧化应激
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Optical Materials Express
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2021
·Vol. 11
·期 9
·3015-3022
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IF 3.442
Xiangfa Kong,Chaohui Cheng,Qifan Wang,Mianwu Meng,Mianwu Meng,Chaoshu Chen,Xiujian Wang,Siyu Huang,Siyu Huang,Siyu Huang,Weixin Gan,Weixin Gan
A Au-Ga alloy layer is synthesized on a Au sheet substrate at low temperature and a new nanoporous Au material is then prepared based on Ga removal from the Au-Ga alloy by a electrochemical method. X-ray diffraction analysis confirms that the grains of the newly formed Au layer are refined and scanning electron microscopy suggests that the newly formed Au layer has a nanoporous structure with a pore size of∼16 nm. The cyclic voltammetry curve of the prepared nanoporous Au in a 1 M KCl solution presents a square structure of a supercapacitor with a specific capacitance of mF·cm-2, which is 86 times that of the smooth Au electrode. The 4-mercaptobenzoic acid (4-MBA) modified nanoporous Au material is used as a Raman substrate to detect Hg2+ with surface-enhanced Raman scattering. from 1.0×10−10 mol·L-1 to 1.0×10−5 mol·L-1), and the limit of detection is 1.0×10−10 mol·L-1.
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材料科学
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分析化学
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纳米技术
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Nano Research
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2024
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IF 9.5
Zhu Shengjie,Huang Danqing,Luan Qichen,Li Yang,Gan Jingjing,Zhao Yuanjin,Sun Lingyun
Macrophages play a pivotal role in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) therapy. Efforts have been made to develop multifunctional drug delivery systems capable of directing macrophage polarization. Here, we present a novel hyaluronic acid methacrylate (HAMA) hydrogel microparticle encapsulating multiple cytokines for SLE remission though enhancing macrophage functions. The HAMA microparticles loaded with monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) and interleukin-4 (IL-4) were fabricated by using a microfluidic technology. The released MCP-1 facilitates the aggregation of inflammatory macrophages, after which IL-4 induces the macrophage phenotype shift from inflammatory M1 to immune-protective M2, thus restoring immune balance. We have demonstrated in MRL/lpr mice that the hydrogel microparticles could improve their efficacy of intraperitoneal drug delivery, modulate immune function, and attenuate the disease symptoms. These results suggest that our proposed microparticles delivery platform has potential clinical value for treating autoimmune diseases.
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药理学
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免疫学
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生物医学工程
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药物递送系统
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自身免疫疾病
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BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
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2019
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IF 6.669
Chaofan Zheng,Huaili Zheng,Yongjun Sun,Bincheng Xu,Yili Wang,Xinyu Zheng,Yongjuan Wang
Poly(4-vinyl pyridine) decorated magnetic chitosan biopolymer (VMCP), as an absorbent and reductant, was prepared and used to remove hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) from aqueous solution. Compared with undecorated magnetic biopolymer, VMCP exhibited significantly improved removal performance under identical experimental conditions. The kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics of Cr(VI) adsorption onto VMCP were investigated. Results demonstrated that the maximum monolayer adsorption capacity of VMCP was 344.83 mg/g, which was considerably higher than most reported adsorbents. The mechanism for Cr(VI) removal was explored based on XPS and FTIR analyses. The main mechanisms were concluded to be Cr(VI) adsorption onto the positively charged VMCP surface and the reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III), followed by coordination between Cr(III) and N atoms. The easy regeneration, satisfactory reusability, and remarkable performance in column tests revealed the high potential of VMCP in treating Cr(VI)-contaminated water.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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化学工程
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水处理
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2021
·Vol. 188
·期 5
·1-11
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IF 5.833
He Yanlei,Li Ning,Liu Xiangwei,Chen Wei,Zhu Xixi,Liu Qingyun
Urchin-like peroxidase mimics 5,10,15,20-tetrakis (4-carboxyl phenyl) porphyrin–functionalized CuCo 2 O 4 nanospheres (Por-CuCo 2 O 4 ) has been fabricated as an excellent visual biosensor. X-ray diffractometry (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) have been employed to characterize the composition, morphologies, and elemental analysis of the as-synthesized Por-CuCo 2 O 4 . The catalytic activity of Por-CuCo 2 O 4 was evaluated by the chromogenic substrate 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) with the aid of H 2 O 2 , which exhibited a visual blue change with an absorption maximum at 652 nm for only 10 s. The peroxidase-like behaviors of Por-CuCo 2 O 4 conformed to the Michaelis-Menten equation. Electrochemistry, radical scavenger, and fluorescence probe experiments verified that electron transfer, •O 2 − radicals, and holes (h + ) are the important factors during the catalytic oxidation of TMB. Based on the inhibition of dopamine (DA) on TMB oxidation, the Por-CuCo 2 O 4 -based colorimetric biosensor has been successfully constructed for sensitive determination of DA witha detection limit (LOD) of 0.94 μΜ. In addition, colorimetry was validated to detect DA in serum samples with high sensitivity and good selectivity. Graphical abstract
5,10,15,20-tetrakis (4-carboxyl phenyl) porphyrin–functionalized urchin-like CuCo 2 O 4 (Por-CuCo 2 O 4 ) with excellent peroxidase activity, ascribed to the synergistic effect between •O 2 − radicals and holes (h + ). A fast colorimetric sensor on the basis of Por-CuCo 2 O 4 has been constructed to quantitatively determine dopamine concentration in human serums.
研究领域:
纳米技术
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生物传感器
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分析化学
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材料科学
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生物化学
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2024
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IF 4.3
Jin Yang,Jianhao Zha,Qinan Mao,Heyi Yang,Lang Pei,Jiasong Zhong
Indoor plant cultivation has been receiving increased attention due to concerns about sustainable agricultural production. Phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes (pc-LEDs) offer substantial promise as lighting solutions for regulating plant growth. However, the quest for high-performance phosphors with precise responsiveness to far-red phytochromes poses a challenge. Our study proposes a chemical substitution strategy to develop near-infrared (NIR) phosphors, YAl3–xGax(BO3)4:Cr3+. Benefiting from Ga3+ replacement of Al3+, a red shift in the NIR emission of YAl3–xGax(BO3)4:Cr3+ is realized to attain a good alignment with far-red phytochrome absorption centering at 730 nm. The optimized YAl2.5Ga0.5(BO3)4:Cr3+ exhibits a favorable quantum yield of 71.8% and robust thermal stability of 101.0%@423 K, owing to local structural distortion and thermal repopulation caused by Ga3+ incorporation. The fabricated pc-LED combined with the phosphor yields an NIR output power of 40.9 mW and a photoelectric conversion efficiency of 15.4% at 100 mA. Plant growth experiments demonstrate that under NIR illumination from the devices, the average lengths of pea roots and stems gain 127 and 225% promotion, respectively, further highlighting the potential of YAl2.5Ga0.5(BO3)4:Cr3+ phosphors for applications in plant cultivation.
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材料科学
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光电子学
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园艺照明
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固态照明
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光生物学
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BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2020
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IF 4.831
Shiyang Zhou,Gangliang Huang
In this study, a series of novel 7 H -benzo [ c ] [1,3] dioxolo [4, 5- f ] chromen-7-one derivatives were obtained by structural modification of the lead compounds with Fissitungfine B. A total 15 compounds were designed, synthesized and evaluated as inhibitors of tumor. These target compounds have the novel chemical structures that named three six-membered rings including one lactone six-membered ring. In vitro assay, the results showed that the target compounds have a broad spectrum and strong of anti-tumor activity. Such as the target compound 4n to MCF-7 was IC 50 = 0.35 ± 0.01 μM, to A-549 was IC 50 = 0.37 ± 0.01 μM, to Hela was IC 50 = 0.56 ± 0.02 μM, to MDC-803 was IC 50 = 0.53 ± 0.02 μM and COLO-205 was IC 50 = 0.50 ± 0.02 μM in vitro . At the same time, in vivo anti-tumor activity assay results showed that the target compounds had a good inhibitory effect on tumor growth. Among them, the target compound 4n had the best anti-tumor activity, it could inhibit tumor growth well at a low dose. The target compound 4n could be used as a candidate drug for further research and development, in order to be used as early as application in the clinical treatment of tumors.
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药物化学
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肿瘤学
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有机合成
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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
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2023
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IF 6.7
Changjun Zhang,Yi Lu,Jingqi Zhang,Anjie Zang,Jinhui Ren,Zhiyuan Zheng,Miaoliang Fan,Yuanyuan Xie
Recent advances in understanding the role of iron and ROS in cell death suggest new therapeutic avenues to treat organ damage including acute kidney injury (AKI). Inhibiting ferroptosis was expected to have great potential for the treatment of this disease. Ferroptosis is characterized by iron-dependent lipid peroxidation and currently, a majority of reported ferroptosis inhibitors belong to either radical-trapping antioxidants or iron chelators . However, clinically used iron chelators such as deferoxamine and deferiprone have limited efficacy against ferroptosis (generally with EC 50 > 100 μM), despite their proven safety. Herein, we present the rational design of novel ferroptosis inhibitors by incorporating the naturally occurring cinnamic acid scaffold and the 3-hydroxypyridin-4(1 H )-one iron-chelating pharmacophore . Through ABTS ˙ + radical-scavenging assay, oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) measurement, Fe 3+ affinity evaluation, and anti-erastin-induced HT22 cell ferroptosis assays, we identified compound 9c as the most prospective ferroptosis inhibitor (ABTS ˙ + , IC 50 = 4.35 ± 0.05 μM; ORCA = 23.79 ± 0.56 TE; pFe 3+ = 18.59; EC 50 = 14.89 ± 0.08 μM, respectively). Notably, 9c dose-dependently alleviated cell death in cisplatin-induced AKI model. Our results provide insight into the development of new ferroptosis inhibitors through rational incorporation of pharmacophores from existing ferroptosis inhibitors, and compound 9c could be a promising lead compound worth further investigation.
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药理学
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医学
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分子生物学
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2018
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IF 4.427
Zhuangpeng Huang,Zhiping Chen,Yuancai Chen,Yongyou Hu
Iron-copper bimetal supported on mesoporous γ-Al 2 O 3 with different Fe/Cu ratios was prepared via a modified evaporation-induced self-assembly method and employed to degrade 4-chlorophenol (4-CP) in a Fenton-like process. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction spectrum and UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy results confirmed the co-doping of Fe 2+ /Fe 3+ and Cu + /Cu 2+ into the lattice of γ-Al 2 O 3 through the bonds of Al O Fe and Al O Cu. With the iron and copper co-doped in γ-Al 2 O 3 , three-fold oxygen vacancies (V 0 ) could be achieved compared with that of non-metal catalysts, which was favorable for the reduction of iron and copper species. The 1Fe3Cu-γ-Al 2 O 3 with a Fe/Cu mass ratio of 1:3 exhibited the highest activity on Fenton-like degradation of 4-CP due to the synergistic effects of Fe and Cu by facilitating the electron transfer in the recycles of Cu + /Cu 2+ and Fe 2+ /Fe 3+ based on the results of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and electro paramagnetic resonance analysis. The utilization efficiency of H 2 O 2 was as high as 86.0% when 4-CP almost disappeared (i.e., 99.7 percent of 0.78 mM 4-CP) at 240 min and pH 7.0, additionally, their dechlorination and TOC removal efficiencies were 92.0% and 81.6%, respectively. The catalyst also displayed a good performance after 5th cycles. Furthermore, a possible mechanism for activation of OH on the catalyst surface was also proposed.
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环境化学
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催化
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水处理
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ACS Applied Polymer Materials
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2024
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IF 4.4
Bowen Zhang,Yiqi Zhang,Jiufu Zhu,Zhanchen Cui,Wei Wang,Zuosen Shi
High performance polymeric dielectrics are of critical importance for obtaining high carrier mobility and realizing low operating voltage in OTFTs. In this work, copolymers poly(methyl methacrylate) containing 4-fluorostyrene monomer were used as insulating layers for OTFTs devices of C10-DNTT. With the increase of 4-fluorostyrene, the threshold voltage shifted positively, and the random copolymer poly(4-fluorostyrene–methyl methacrylate–glycidyl methacrylate)-5 (P(FSt-co-MMA-co-GMA)-5) exhibited a threshold voltage lower to 1.8 V, a hole mobility of up to 0.518 cm2 V–1 s–1, and a dielectric constant value of 5.66. XRD spectra reveal that C10-DNTT has the best morphology at (001) peak as the dielectric copolymer contains 5% 4-fluorostyrene monomer.
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材料科学
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电子学
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高分子化学
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Green Synthesis and Catalysis
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2020
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IF 0
Bingmei Su,Lian Xu,Xinqi Xu,Lichao Wang,Aipeng Li,Juan Lin,Lidan Ye,Hongwei Yu
As an important building block for the synthesis of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, ethyl ( R )-2-hydroxyl-4-phenylbutanoate [( R )-HPBE] has attracted increasing attention. The key to industrial biosynthesis of ( R )-HPBE is a biocatalyst that efficiently reduces ethyl 2-oxo-4-phenylbutanoate (OPBE) with high R -enantioselectivity. This paper proposed a strategy for identifying key residues involved in enantioselectivity control based on per-residue free energy decomposition and sequence conservatism analysis. Using this strategy, 4 nonconservative sites with high energy contribution to binding of OPBE were chosen as engineering targets, generating variant Mu27 with 99% conversion and 98% ( R ) ee value at substrate loading of up to 500 mmol/L. MD simulations suggested the higher stability and formation probability of Mu27-OPBE proR prereaction state as key reasons for the excellent R -enantioselectivity of Mu27 towards OPBE. The success in this study provides a viable approach for rational design of alcohol dehydrogenases with high enantioselectivity towards unnatural substrates.
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生物化学
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酶工程
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计算生物学
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