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biosynthesis [ˌbaɪəʊˈsɪnθɪsɪs] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) the formation of complex compounds from simple substances by living organisms biosynthetic [ˌbaɪəʊsɪnˈθɛtɪk] adj biosynthetically adv biosynthesis the formation of chemical compounds by living organisms, either by synthesis or degradation. — biosynthetic, adj. See also: Biologythe formation of chemical compounds by living organisms, either by synthesis or degradation. — biosynthetic, adj. See also: Organisms
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In fact, it can be argued that all other natural toxins are produced biosynthetically by K brevis using the two parent backbones as precursors. Over the next four years, the collaboration will develop a process to use living cells as microbial 'factories' to biosynthetically manufacture Artemisinic Acid, a key precursor to artemisinin, the principal ingredient used in the most effective antimalarial drugs today. These antigens may be in the form of either recombinant proteins or biosynthetically produced peptides. |
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