IPTG-induced cells of a recombinant strain of Escherichia coli JM109(DE3)pD
TG141 expressing naphthalene dioxygenase from Pseudomonas sp. NCIB 9816-4 o
xidized specifically N-methyl-2-pyridone to give the corresponding cis5,6-d
ihydro-5,6-dihydroxy derivative as a major product. A small amount of the c
is-3,4-dihydro-3,4-dihydroxy isomer was simultaneously formed. (C) 2000 Els
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