A new biosynthesis method to produce antibiotics from natural substances (IMAGE)

Goethe University Frankfurt

A new biosynthesis method to produce antibiotics from natural substances

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Scientists working at Goethe University Frankfurt have created an enzyme capable of producing fluorinated antibiotics via a series of reactions. For clarity, the different regions of the hybrid that interact in this context are shown in different colors.

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