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Efficient synthesis of nicotinic acid by biomimetic mineralization-immobilized whole-cell biocatalysts

Sep 2026 · Systems Microbiology and Biomanufacturing · Vol 6 · 0 citations · 44 references

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A sustainable biocatalytic platform for nicotinic acid production is established and a generalizable immobilization strategy for whole-cell catalysis based on rationally designed organic–inorganic hybrid shells is demonstrated.

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