1.5.1.18: ephedrine dehydrogenase
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Reaction
Synonyms
EDH
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Application on EC 1.5.1.18 - ephedrine dehydrogenase
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synthesis
the wide substrate spectrum of the dehydrogenase, combined with its regio- and enantioselectivity, suggests a high potential for the industrial production of valuable chiral compounds
additional information
both (R,S)-(-)-ephedrine and (S,S)-(+)-pseudoephedrine are constituents of various over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and are also used as decongestants and stimulants. Arthrobacter sp. TS-15 and its isolated ephedrine-oxidizing enzymes have potential for use in decontamination and synthetic applications