Production of 3,4-dihydroxy L-phenylalanine by a newly isolated <it>Aspergillus niger </it>and parameter significance analysis by Plackett-Burman design

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The amino acid derivative 3,4-dihydroxy L-phenylalanine (L-dopa) is gaining interest as a drug of choice for Parkinson's disease. <it>Aspergillus oryzae </it>is commonly used for L-dopa production; however, a slower...

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Main Authors: Haq I, Ali S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-12-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/10/86