Steroselectivity of Synthetically Valuable Enzyme Catalysts

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Abstract

Project Abstract This research program develops and applies state-of-the-art computational methods to understand stereoselectivities of enzyme catalysts for reactions of high synthetic value. The control of stereoselectivity is an essential feature of efficient synthesis, and this program provides explanations of the origins of these selectivities and builds on these to predict new enzyme catalysts for stereoselective reactions. Collaborators test these predictions. These are critical elements in the synthesis of effective pharmaceutical agents.

Key facts

NIH application ID
10104515
Project number
5R01GM124480-04
Recipient
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES
Principal Investigator
KENDALL N HOUK
Activity code
R01
Funding institute
NIH
Fiscal year
2021
Award amount
$292,995
Award type
5
Project period
2018-04-01 → 2022-02-28