The scope of this project is the development of miniaturized
platforms to provide novel tools to accelerate the development
phase of bio catalytic processes. It is expected that the platforms
will serve multiple purposes in the process development phase, for
example fast and easy optimization of process conditions or rapid
feasibility screening of new and modified biocatalysts. The chosen
reaction system for the platform development is specifically based
on ω-transaminase. This specific biocatalyst is of interest
due to the complexity of the reaction, which involves two
substrates and two products as well as several enzymes, and
generally highly unfavorable reaction equilibrium.