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Biosynthesis is a phenomenon where chemical compounds are produced from simpler reagents. Biosynthesis, unlike chemical synthesis, takes place within living organisms and is generally catalysed by enzymes. The synthesis generally consumes energy, usually in the form of ATP. The process is vital part of metabolism. Important and commonly known products of biosynthesis include proteins, vitamins, and antibiotics, but all components of living beings are a result of this process. In the near future it may be possible, with the help of biotechnology, to harness this process for the production of e.g. biodegradable plastics.


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MDD July/August 1999: Combinatorial biosynthesis: Panning for Pharmaceutical Gold (2170 words)
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In current practice, combinatorial biosynthesis is generally used to produce relatively small libraries of focused compounds rather than extremely large libraries of drug candidates.
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