Volume 45, Issue 5 pp. 759-762
Communication

The Fluorinase from Streptomyces cattleya Is Also a Chlorinase

Hai Deng Dr.

Hai Deng Dr.

School of Chemistry and Centre for Biomolecular Science, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK, Fax: (+44) 1334-463-808

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Steven L. Cobb Dr.

Steven L. Cobb Dr.

School of Chemistry and Centre for Biomolecular Science, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK, Fax: (+44) 1334-463-808

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Andrew R. McEwan

Andrew R. McEwan

School of Chemistry and Centre for Biomolecular Science, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK, Fax: (+44) 1334-463-808

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Ryan P. McGlinchey

Ryan P. McGlinchey

School of Chemistry and Centre for Biomolecular Science, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK, Fax: (+44) 1334-463-808

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James H. Naismith Prof. Dr.

James H. Naismith Prof. Dr.

School of Chemistry and Centre for Biomolecular Science, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK, Fax: (+44) 1334-463-808

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David O'Hagan Prof. Dr.

David O'Hagan Prof. Dr.

School of Chemistry and Centre for Biomolecular Science, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK, Fax: (+44) 1334-463-808

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David A. Robinson Dr.

David A. Robinson Dr.

School of Chemistry and Centre for Biomolecular Science, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, KY16 9ST, UK, Fax: (+44) 1334-463-808

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Jonathan B. Spencer Dr.

Jonathan B. Spencer Dr.

Chemistry Laboratories, University of Cambridge, Lensfield Rd, Cambridge, CB2 1EW, UK

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First published: 17 January 2006
Citations: 96

We thank the BBSRC for funding (H.D. and D.A.R.) and GSK and the Pro-Bio-Faraday for a Studentship (R.P.M.).

Graphical Abstract

Choices choices: The fluorinase enzyme from Streptomyces cattleya (catalyzes the formation of a CF bond from fluoride ions) also has the capacity to utilize a chloride ion although it has a clear preference for the fluoride ion. The enzyme mediates a nucleophilic chlorination reaction, which is an unusual mechanism for enzymatic chlorination.

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