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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Biological Engineering |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13036-022-00316-6 |