Use of enzymes in synthesis

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This lesson will illustrate the use of lipases, esterases & acylase enzymes in the resolution of enantiomers, and the use of glycosidases & glycosyl transferases in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates.

###### Aims

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By the end of this lesson, you should

1. understand the use of enzymes in resolution of enantiomers
2. understand the use of glycosidases & glycosyl transferases in synthesis of carbohydrates

## Preparation of single enantiomers from racemic mixtures

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## Resolution of meso compounds

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## Irreversible acylation reactions

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## Enzyme-catalysed glycosyl transfer

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