de novo synthesis.
synthesis of complex molecules from simple molecules such as sugars or amino acids, as opposed to recycling after partial degradation
J&J Wins FDA De Novo OTTAVA System
Johnson & Johnson has received FDA De Novo clearance for its Ottava robotic surgical system, marking its entry into the U.S. market as a table-integrated, space-saving alternative aimed at general soft-tissue procedures. The company plans a selective U.S. rollout and ongoing global expansion, supported by an inguinal hernia trial and continued development of additional indications and regulatory approvals amid competition from Intuitive Surgical's established da Vinci platform.
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About de novo synthesis
In chemistry, de novo synthesis is the synthesis of complex molecules from simple molecules such as sugars or amino acids, as opposed to recycling after partial degradation. For example, nucleotides are not needed in the diet as they can be constructed from small precursor molecules such as formate and aspartate. Methionine, on the other hand, is needed in the diet because while it can be degraded to and then regenerated from homocysteine, it cannot be synthesized de novo.
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