Affiliation:
1. grid.19006.3e 0000000096326718 Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of California Los Angeles CA USA
2. grid.19006.3e 0000000096326718 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry University of California Los Angeles CA USA
Abstract
Abstract
A dazzling array of enzymes is used by nature in making structurally complex natural products. These enzymes constitute a molecular toolbox that may be used in the construction and fine-tuning of pharmaceutically active molecules. Aided by technological advancements in protein engineering, it is now possible to tailor the activities and specificities of these enzymes as biocatalysts in the production of both natural products and their unnatural derivatives. These efforts are crucial in drug discovery and development, where there is a continuous quest for more potent agents. Both rational and random evolution techniques have been utilized in engineering these enzymes. This review will highlight some examples from several large families of natural products.
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Subject
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology,Biotechnology,Bioengineering
Cited by
22 articles.
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