Chapter 1. Biotransformations in Small-Molecule Pharmaceutical Development

  1. John Whittall3,
  2. Peter Sutton4
  1. Joseph P. Adams4,
  2. Andrew J. Collis1,
  3. Richard K. Henderson2,
  4. Peter W. Sutton4

Published Online: 15 DEC 2009

DOI: 10.1002/9780470748589.ch1

Book Title

Practical Methods for Biocatalysis and Biotransformations

Practical Methods for Biocatalysis and Biotransformations

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How to Cite

Adams, J. P., Collis, A. J., Henderson, R. K. and Sutton, P. W. (2009) Biotransformations in Small-Molecule Pharmaceutical Development, in Practical Methods for Biocatalysis and Biotransformations (eds J. Whittall and P. Sutton), John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470748589.ch1

Editor Information

  1. 3

    Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre, University of Manchester, United Kingdom

  2. 4

    GlaxoSmithKline, Synthetic Chemistry, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK

Author Information

  1. 1

    GlaxoSmithKline, Biotechnology and Environmental Shared Service, North Lonsdale Road, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12 9DR, UK

  2. 2

    GlaxoSmithKline, Centre of Excellence for Sustainability and Environment, Park Road, Ware, Hertfordshire SG12 0DP, UK

  3. 4

    GlaxoSmithKline, Synthetic Chemistry, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 2NY, UK

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 15 DEC 2009
  2. Published Print: 18 DEC 2009

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780470519271

Online ISBN: 9780470748589

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Keywords:

  • biotransformations in small-molecule pharmaceutical development;
  • new molecular entities (NMEs) and biologics, reaching the markets;
  • active pharmaceutical ingredient (API);
  • biocatalysis - current status;
  • sparse incorporation of biocatalysts into process chemist's toolbox;
  • application of biocatalysis in pharmaceutical industry;
  • uridine diphosphate glucuronide transferase cycle;
  • N-acetyl-D-neuraminic acid (NANA) - synthesized using NANA aldolase;
  • enzyme immobilization - enzymatic DKR of thioester intermediate of odanacatib;
  • Green Chemistry - use of biocatalysis in APIs manufacture

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Current Status of Biocatalysis

  • Application of Biocatalysis in the Pharmaceutical Industry

  • Enzymes in Organic Solvent

  • Enzyme Immobilization

  • Green Chemistry

  • Future Perspectives

  • Concluding Remarks

  • Acknowledgements

  • References

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