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Corresponding author(s): Frances H. Arnold
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Life Sciences Reporting Summary
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Experimental design
1. Sample size
Describe how sample size was determined.
Biocatalytic experiments were carried out in replicates (typically repeated two to
four times) to ensure independent experiments are reproducible. This information
is available in all relevant figure legends. No statistical methods were used to
predetermine the sample size.
2. Data exclusions
Describe any data exclusions.
No data was excluded from analysis.
3. Replication
Describe whether the experimental findings were
reliably reproduced.
All experimental findings were reliably reproduced using biological replicates.
4. Randomization
Describe how samples/organisms/participants were
allocated into experimental groups.
N.A.
5. Blinding
Describe whether the investigators were blinded to
group allocation during data collection and/or analysis.
N.A.
Note: all studies involving animals and/or human research participants must disclose whether blinding and randomization were us
ed.
6. Statistical parameters
For all figures and tables that use statistical methods, confirm that the following items are present in relevant figure legend
s (or in the
Methods section if additional space is needed).
n/a
Confirmed
The exact sample size (
n
) for each experimental group/condition, given as a discrete number and unit of measurement (animals, litters, cultures, etc.)
A description of how samples were collected, noting whether measurements were taken from distinct samples or whether the same
sample was measured repeatedly
A statement indicating how many times each experiment was replicated
The statistical test(s) used and whether they are one- or two-sided (note: only common tests should be described solely by name
; more
complex techniques should be described in the Methods section)
A description of any assumptions or corrections, such as an adjustment for multiple comparisons
The test results (e.g.
P
values) given as exact values whenever possible and with confidence intervals noted
A clear description of statistics including central tendency (e.g. median, mean) and variation (e.g. standard deviation, interq
uartile range)
Clearly defined error bars
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Software
Policy information about
availability of computer code
7. Software
Describe the software used to analyze the data in this
study.
Data analysis: Microsoft excel
HPLC: ChemStation for LC systems Rev. B.02.01-SR1, Agilent Technologies
GCMS software: GCMS solution Version 2.72, Shimadzu Corporation
SFC: ChemStation for LC 3D systems Rev. B.03.01, Agilent Technologies
Chiral GC: GC ChemStation Rev. B.04.02, Agilent Technologies
X-ray crystallography: The structure was solved by direct methods using SHELXS
and refined against F2 on all data by full-matrix least squares with SHELXL-2014
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terature, software must be made
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Materials and reagents
Policy information about
availability of materials
8. Materials availability
Indicate whether there are restrictions on availability of
unique materials or if these materials are only available
for distribution by a for-profit company.
No unique materials were used.
9. Antibodies
Describe the antibodies used and how they were validated
for use in the system under study (i.e. assay and species).
N/A
10. Eukaryotic cell lines
a. State the source of each eukaryotic cell line used.
N/A
b. Describe the method of cell line authentication used.
N/A
c. Report whether the cell lines were tested for
mycoplasma contamination.
N/A
d. If any of the cell lines used are listed in the database
of commonly misidentified cell lines maintained by
ICLAC
, provide a scientific rationale for their use.
N/A
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Animals and human research participants
Policy information about
studies involving animals
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11. Description of research animals
Provide details on animals and/or animal-derived
materials used in the study.
N/A
Policy information about
studies involving human research participants
12. Description of human research participants
Describe the covariate-relevant population
characteristics of the human research participants.
N/A