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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-12-01
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| Series: | Microbial Cell Factories |
| Online Access: | http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/10/1/102 |