Mixed culture biocatalytic production of the high-value biochemical 7-methylxanthine

Abstract Background 7-Methylxanthine, a derivative of caffeine noted for its lack of toxicity and ability to treat and even prevent myopia progression, is a high-value biochemical with limited natural availability. Attempts to produce 7-methylxanthine through purely chemical methods of synthesis are...

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Main Authors: Meredith B. Mock, Ryan M. Summers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Biological Engineering
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13036-022-00316-6