Synthesis of an antiviral drug precursor from chitin using a saprophyte as a whole-cell catalyst

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recent incidents, such as the SARS and influenza epidemics, have highlighted the need for readily available antiviral drugs. One important precursor currently used for the production of Relenza, an antiviral product from GlaxoSmithKl...

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Main Authors: Steiger Matthias G, Mach-Aigner Astrid R, Gorsche Rita, Rosenberg Erwin E, Mihovilovic Marko D, Mach Robert L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/10/1/102