Abstract
Papain-catalyzed regioselective cleavage of alpha-methyl ester in Z-DL-Asu(OMe)-OMe leads to Z-L-Asu(OMe)-OH and Z-D-Asu(OMe)-OMe. Subsequent saponifications yield Z-L-Asu-OH and Z-D-Asu-OH. The enzymatic alpha-ester hydrolysis was also achieved by subtilisin BPN' in organic solvent with low water content.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Amino Acids / chemistry*
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Amino Acids, Dicarboxylic / analysis*
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Caprylates*
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Dicarboxylic Acids / chemistry*
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Hydrolysis
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Papain / chemistry
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Subtilisins / chemistry
Substances
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Amino Acids
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Amino Acids, Dicarboxylic
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Caprylates
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Dicarboxylic Acids
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2-aminosuberic acid
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suberic acid
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Subtilisins
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Papain