Sequential aldol condensation catalyzed by DERA mutant Ser238Asp and a formal total synthesis of atorvastatin

Abstract A mutant d -2-deoxyribose-5-phosphate aldolase (DERA), Ser238Asp, was used to prepare β-hydroxy-δ-lactol synthons and a key intermediate for atorvastatin synthesis.

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