Work

Cloning and heterologous expression of a novel subgroup of class IV polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase genes from the genus Bacillus

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Many microorganisms harbor genes necessary to synthesize biodegradable plastics known as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). We surveyed a genomic database and discovered a new cluster of class IV PHA synthase genes (phaRC). These genes are different in sequence and operon structure from any previously reported PHA synthase. The newly discovered PhaRC synthase was demonstrated to produce PHAs in recombinant Escherichia coli.

Source: Bioscience Biotechnology and Biochemistry

DOI: 10.1080/09168451.2016.1230006

Authors: Kouhei Mizuno, Takahiro Kihara, Takeharu Tsuge, Benjamin R Lundgren, Zaara Sarwar, Atahualpa Pinto, Christopher T Nomura

Institutions: National Institute of Technology, Kitakyushu College, Tokyo Institute of Technology, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Hubei University

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2515768094

FWCI: 0.409

Cites: 15

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10