An artificial nickel chlorinase based on the biotin-streptavidin technology.
Yu, K., Zhang, K., Jakob, R.P., Maier, T., Ward, T.R.(2024) Chem Commun (Camb) 60: 1944-1947
- PubMed: 38277163 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d3cc05847f
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
8QQ3 - PubMed Abstract: 
Herein, we report on an artificial nickel chlorinase (ANCase) resulting from anchoring a biotinylated nickel-based cofactor within streptavidin (Sav). The resulting ANCase was efficient for the chlorination of diverse C(sp 3 )-H bonds. Guided by the X-ray analysis of the ANCase, the activity of the artificial chlorinase could be significantly improved. This approach opens interesting perspectives for late-stage functionalization of organic intermediates as it complements biocatalytic chlorination strategies.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Department of Chemistry, University of Basel, Mattenstrasse 22, Basel, CH-4058, Switzerland. thomas.ward@unibas.ch.