This collection of protocols on the use and handling of cells and enzymes in organic synthesis should be useful for chemists who are expected to be able to use enzymes as normal catalysts. Biocatalysts for Fine Chemicals Synthesis Edited by S. M. Roberts University of Liverpool, UK Associate Editors Guy Casey, University of Exeter, UK May-Britt Nielsen, University of Liverpool, UK Sarah Phythian, Christine Todd, Karen Wiggins, University of Exeter, UK From 1992-1997 Preparative Biotransformations was published in loose-leaf format. During this time detailed protocols on the use and handling of cells and enzymes in organic synthesis were collected. Biocatalysts for Fine Chemicals Synthesis * A collection of procedures originally published in the looseleaf publication, Preparative Biotransformations * Includes a state-of-the-art review by Professor S. M. Roberts not previously published * Contains fully tested and validated protocols * Step-by-step instructions for the expert and the inexperienced chemist Replacing the very successful loose-leaf product, this invaluable set of protocols covers those areas where cells and enzymes have been proven to be useful catalysts. This volume is a key reference source for everybody starting in this area of synthesis.