The plant polyester cutin: biosynthesis, structure, and biological roles
Cutin, a polyester composed mostly of oxygenated fatty acids, serves as the framework of
the plant cuticle. The same types of cutin monomers occur across most plant lineages …
the plant cuticle. The same types of cutin monomers occur across most plant lineages …
An overview into polyethylene terephthalate (PET) hydrolases and efforts in tailoring enzymes for improved plastic degradation
NFS Khairul Anuar, F Huyop, G Ur-Rehman… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Plastic or microplastic pollution is a global threat affecting ecosystems, with the current
generation reaching as much as 400 metric tons per/year. Soil ecosystems comprising …
generation reaching as much as 400 metric tons per/year. Soil ecosystems comprising …
Structural insight into catalytic mechanism of PET hydrolase
X Han, W Liu, JW Huang, J Ma, Y Zheng, TP Ko… - Nature …, 2017 - nature.com
PET hydrolase (PETase), which hydrolyzes polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into soluble
building blocks, provides an attractive avenue for the bioconversion of plastics. Here we …
building blocks, provides an attractive avenue for the bioconversion of plastics. Here we …
The sequence, crystal structure determination and refinement of two crystal forms of lipase B from Candida antarctica
J Uppenberg, MT Hansen, S Patkar, TA Jones - Structure, 1994 - cell.com
Background Lipases constitute a family of enzymes that hydrolyze triglycerides. They occur
in many organisms and display a wide variety of substrate specificities. In recent years …
in many organisms and display a wide variety of substrate specificities. In recent years …
Cutinase: characteristics, preparation, and application
Abstract Cutinases (EC 3.1. 1.74) belong to the α/β-hydrolase superfamily. They were
initially discovered because they are secreted by fungi to hydrolyze the ester bonds of the …
initially discovered because they are secreted by fungi to hydrolyze the ester bonds of the …
[图书][B] Hydrolases in organic synthesis: regio-and stereoselective biotransformations
UT Bornscheuer, RJ Kazlauskas - 2006 - books.google.com
From reviews to the first edtion:" Bornscheuer and Kazlauskas have set out, and succeeded,
in producing a definitive manual on hydrolytic enzymes (especially lipases, esterases, and …
in producing a definitive manual on hydrolytic enzymes (especially lipases, esterases, and …
Alpha beta-hydrolase fold enzymes structures, functions and mechanisms
M Holmquist - Current Protein and Peptide Science, 2000 - ingentaconnect.com
The alpha beta-hydrolase fold family of enzymes is rapidly becoming one of the largest
group of structurally related enzymes with diverse catalytic functions. Members in this family …
group of structurally related enzymes with diverse catalytic functions. Members in this family …
Polyesters in higher plants
PE Kolattukudy - Biopolyesters, 2001 - Springer
Polyesters occur in higher plants as the structural component of the cuticle that covers the
aerial parts of plants. This insoluble polymer, called cutin, attached to the epidermal cell …
aerial parts of plants. This insoluble polymer, called cutin, attached to the epidermal cell …
Molecular Healing of Polymeric Materials, Coatings, Plastics, Elastomers, Composites, Laminates, Adhesives, and Sealants by Active Enzymes
CS McDaniel, ME Wales, J Rawlins, P Cipi… - US Patent App. 12 …, 2010 - Google Patents
2010-04-30 Assigned to REACTIVE SURFACES, LTD. reassignment REACTIVE
SURFACES, LTD. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR …
SURFACES, LTD. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR …
Perspectives on the Role of Enzymatic Biocatalysis for the Degradation of Plastic PET
RP Magalhães, JM Cunha, SF Sousa - International Journal of Molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Plastics are highly durable and widely used materials. Current methodologies of plastic
degradation, elimination, and recycling are flawed. In recent years, biodegradation (the …
degradation, elimination, and recycling are flawed. In recent years, biodegradation (the …