Light-driven biocatalytic reduction of α,β-unsaturated compounds by ene reductases employing transition metal complexes as photosensitizers

Efficient and cost effective nicotinamide cofactor regeneration is essential for industrial-scale bio-hydrogenations employing flavin-containing biocatalysts such as the Old Yellow Enzymes. A direct flavin regeneration system using visible light to initiate a photoredox cycle and drive biocatalysis...

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Published in:Catalysis science & technology 2016-01, Vol.6 (1), p.169-177
Main Authors: Peers, Martyn K, Toogood, Helen S, Heyes, Derren J, Mansell, David, Coe, Benjamin J, Scrutton, Nigel S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catalysis
Enzymes
Olefins
Reduction
Regeneration
Transition metals
Triethanolamine
Urban regeneration
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Summary:Efficient and cost effective nicotinamide cofactor regeneration is essential for industrial-scale bio-hydrogenations employing flavin-containing biocatalysts such as the Old Yellow Enzymes. A direct flavin regeneration system using visible light to initiate a photoredox cycle and drive biocatalysis is described, and shown to be effective in driving biocatalytic activated alkene reduction. Using Ru(ii) or Ir(iii) complexes as photosensitizers, coupled with an electron transfer mediator (methyl viologen) and sacrificial electron donor (triethanolamine) drives catalytic turnover of two Old Yellow Enzymes with multiple oxidative substrates. Therefore, there is great potential in the development of light-driven biocatalytic systems, providing an alternative to the reliance on enzyme-based cofactor regeneration systems.
ISSN:2044-4753
2044-4761
DOI:10.1039/c5cy01642h