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. 1996 Jan;62(1):152–155. doi: 10.1128/aem.62.1.152-155.1996

Production of R-(-)-Ketoprofen from an Amide Compound by Comamonas acidovorans KPO-2771-4

K Yamamoto, K Otsubo, A Matsuo, T Hayashi, I Fujimatsu, K Komatsu
PMCID: PMC1388748  PMID: 16535206

Abstract

R-(-)-2-(3(prm1)-Benzoylphenyl)propionic acid [R-(-)-ketoprofen] was produced from racemic 2-(3(prm1)-benzoylphenyl)propionamide (keto-amide) by the isolated bacterial strain Comamonas acidovorans KPO-2771-4. Sodium fumarate as the carbon source and 2-azacyclononanone or isobutyronitrile as the enhancer in the culture medium were effective for bacterial growth and the enhancement of R-(-)-ketoprofen-producing activity. R-(-)-Ketoprofen produced from the keto-amide by resting cells was present in 99% enantiomeric exess. C. acidovorans KPO-2771-4 has an R-enantioselective amidase for keto-amide because the purified amidase from the bacterium hydrolyzed keto-amide, producing optically pure R-ketoprofen and ammonia.

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