Microbial transformation method for the preparation of an epothilone
US7244594B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2025 |
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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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