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Microbial transformation method for the preparation of an epothilone

US6780620B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1999
Grant dateAug 24, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P17/182
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microbial method for the preparation of an epothilone containing a terminal hydroxyalkyl group, comprising contacting at least one epothilone having a terminal alkyl group with an enzyme or microorganism capable of catalyzing the selective hydroxylation of said alkyl group to a hydroxyalkyl group, and effecting said hydroxylation.

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