Microalga Chlorella sorokiniana: a new sulfoxidation biocatalyst

Org Biomol Chem. 2006 Apr 21;4(8):1474-7. doi: 10.1039/b516813a. Epub 2006 Mar 10.

Abstract

Whole cells of the microalga Chlorella sorokiniana were evaluated in the oxidation of prochiral thioethers as regards conversion, enantiomeric excess and enantioselectivity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biotransformation
  • Catalysis
  • Chlorella / metabolism*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Stereoisomerism
  • Sulfides / chemistry
  • Sulfides / metabolism*
  • Sulfur / chemistry
  • Sulfur / metabolism*

Substances

  • Sulfides
  • Sulfur