Efficient enzyme-catalyzed production of diosgenin: inspired by the biotransformation mechanisms of steroid saponins in <i>Talaromyces stollii</i> CLY-6
Leiyu Cheng, Han Zhang, Haiyang Cui, Mehdi D. Davari, Bin Wei, Wenya Wang, Qipeng Yuan
Abstract
Two novel glycosidases (Rhase-TS and Gluase-TS) were discovered from Talaromyces stollii CLY-6, followed by a whole-enzyme-catalyzed approach for highly efficient diosgenin production from steroid saponins.
Topics & Concepts
DiosgeninBiotransformationSteroidChemistryEnzymeCatalysisGlycosideSaponinOrganic chemistryBiochemistryMedicineHormonePathologyAlternative medicineSteroid Chemistry and BiochemistryPhytochemical Studies and BioactivitiesMicrobial Natural Products and Biosynthesis