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This review describes the most recent developments in the biotechnological applications of penicillin acylases. This group of enzymes is involved mainly in the industrial production of 6-aminopenicillanic acid and the synthesis of semisynthetic β-lactam antibiotics. In addition, penicillin acylases can also be employed in other useful biotransformations, such as peptide synthesis and the resolution of racemic mixtures of chiral compounds. Particular emphasis is placed on advances in detection of new enzyme specificities towards other natural penicillins, enzyme immobilization, and optimization of enzyme-catalyzed hydrolysis and synthesis in the presence of organic solvents.
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Arroyo, .M., de la Mata, .I., Acebal, .C. et al. Biotechnological applications of penicillin acylases: state-of-the-art. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 60, 507–514 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-002-1113-6
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-002-1113-6