Direct comparison of enzymatic reactions and corresponding catalytic transformations in the laboratory

Bioorganic and Enzymatic Catalysis covers the most important enzymatic reactions and related catalytic bioorganic reactions using a new approach: Each enzymatic reaction type is compared with organocatalytic, organometallic and other alternative reactions, allowing the reader to understand catalytic reactions in a much-integrated way. For example, in a chapter that describes aldolases corresponding reactions using catalytic antibodies, organocatalytic reagents and metal complexes are discussed.

Written by a well-known expert in the field with more than 30 years of experience in organic and bioorganic chemistry, Bioorganic and Enzymatic Catalysis covers sample topics such as:

• Enzymatic C-C bond formation using aldolases
• Claisen-type C-C bond formation involving fatty acid synthases and polyketide synthases
• Biomimetic cyclisations involving carbenium ions
• Enzymatic oxidation and C-H activation
• Dioxygenases and oxidoreductases

With its unique approach, Bioorganic and Enzymatic Catalysis is a valuable source of information for professionals and researchers in academia and industry as well as graduate and PhD students working in the fields of organic chemistry, biochemistry, and life sciences.