Rational Thermostabilization of the Fe(II)/α-Ketoglutarate-Dependent Halogenase BesD While Preserving Halogenation Selectivity.
Fe(II)/α-ketoglutarate (αKG)-dependent halogenases that catalyze site-selective C-H halogenation of free substrates without carrier proteins are attractive biocatalysts for diversifying pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. However, their application remains limited by the narrow diversity of natural halogenases, poor sta...