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Enzymatic hydrolysis method for the preparation of C-13 hydroxyl-bearing taxanes, and use thereof in the preparation of C-13 acyloxy-bearing taxanes

US5739016A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1995
Grant dateApr 14, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/872
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enzymatic hydrolysis method for the preparation of compounds useful as intermediates in the preparation of taxanes such as taxol, wherein one or more C-13 acyloxy-bearing taxanes are contacted with an enzyme or microorganism capable of hydrolyzing said acyloxy groups to hydroxyl groups.

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