What Are the Challenges in Catalytic Amino Acid Synthesis?
One of the main challenges in catalytic amino acid synthesis is achieving high selectivity and yield. Enzymes are naturally selective but can be sensitive to changes in conditions such as temperature and pH. Chemical catalysts, while robust, may lack the specificity of enzymes and can produce unwanted byproducts. Another challenge is the scalability of enzymatic processes, as large-scale production requires significant optimization of reaction conditions.
