Biotransformation of a cage-like diels-alder adduct and derivatives by Mucor ramosissimus samutsevitsch

Braz J Microbiol. 2009 Jul;40(3):563-8. doi: 10.1590/S1517-838220090003000019. Epub 2009 Sep 1.

Abstract

The present study aimed to evaluate the ability for biotransformation of the Diels-Alder adduct tricyclo[6.2.1.0(2,7)]undeca-4,9-dien-3,6-dione (1) and two synthetic derivatives by the saprobe fungus Mucor ramosissimus Samutsevitsch. Products from oxidation, isomerization and, regioselective and enantioselective reduction were achieved.

Keywords: Diels-Alder adduct; Mucor ramosissimus; biotransformation.