A novel biocatalyst EbSDR8 with anti-Prelog stereoselectivity was reported.
NADH can be efficiently regenerated via addition of isopropanol as cosubstrate.
The recombinant whole-cell could catalyze the reaction without NADH addition.
The biocatalyst exhibited excellent performance over a broad pH range of 7.0–10.5.
EbSDR8 showed a broad substrate spectrum and excellent selectivity (>99% ee).