Introduction to Biocatalysis Using Enzymes and Microorganisms

Preface 1. An historical introduction to biocatalysis using enzymes and microorganisms 2. The inter-relationship between enzymes and cells with particular reference to whole-cell biotransformations using bacteria and fungi 3. Useful intermediates and end-products obtained from whole-cell/enzyme catalysed hydrolysis and esterification reactions 4. Useful intermediates and end-products obtained from biocatalysed oxidation and reduction reactions 5. Useful intermediates and end-products obtained from biocatalysed carbon-carbon, carbon-oxygen, carbon-nitrogen, and carbon-chalcogen bond-forming reactions 6. The application of biocatalysis to the manufacture of fine chemicals Index.