Chemomimetic Biocatalysis for Enantioselective Synthesis of Cycloheptanoid Scaffolds

• Applicant: Dr. Zhi-Jun Jia
• Subject Area: Biological and Biomimetic Chemistry
• Term: from 2017 to 2020
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 391855049

The overall research objective is to explore heme protein-based biocatalysis for the enantioselective synthesis of cycloheptanoids, and further addressing limitations in current small-molecule catalysis.

• DFG Programme: Research Fellowships
• International Connection: USA
• Host: Professorin Frances H. Arnold, Ph.D.