Biosynthesis of Poly(3HB-<i>co</i>-3HP) with Variable Monomer Composition in Recombinant <i>Cupriavidus necator</i> H16
Callum McGregor, Nigel P. Minton, Katalin Kovács
Abstract
double knockout resulted in a copolymer containing 91 mol % 3HP without the need for cysteine supplementation.
Topics & Concepts
Cupriavidus necatorPolyhydroxyalkanoatesPolyhydroxybutyrateChemistryCysteineCopolymerBiosynthesisMonomerBiochemistryOperonComposition (language)Organic chemistryPolymerBiologyEnzymeBacteriaEscherichia coliGenePhilosophyLinguisticsGeneticsbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicrobial Metabolism and ApplicationsEnzyme Catalysis and Immobilization