Lipases in racemic resolutions

Authors
Muralidhar, RV Marchant, R Nigam, P
Citation
Rv. Muralidhar et al., Lipases in racemic resolutions, J CHEM TECH, 76(1), 2001, pp. 3-8
Citations number
64
Categorie Soggetti
Biotecnology & Applied Microbiology","Chemical Engineering
Journal title
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
02682575 → ACNP
Volume
76
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
3 - 8
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-2575(200101)76:1<3:LIRR>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Lipases are enzymes that hydrolyse lipids into triglycerides and fatty acid s. Due to the unique environment around their active site, they are capable of a wide range of racemic resolutions. This review article deals with the role of Lipases in racemic resolutions with specific references to the ste reospecificity, role of solvents and enzyme structure. (C) 2001 Society of Chemical Industry.