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Isoprene synthase variants for improved microbial production of isoprene
Richard R. Bott,Marguerite A. Cervin,James T. Kellis,Joseph C. Mcauliffe,Andrei Miasnikov,Caroline M. Peres,Christopher L. Rife,Derek H. Wells,Walter Weyler,Gregory M. Whited +9 more
- 23 Apr 2009
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present methods and compositions comprising at least one isoprene synthase enzyme with improved catalytic activity and/or solubility for increased isopene production in microbial host cells.
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Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising at least one isoprene synthase enzyme with improved catalytic activity and/or solubility. In particular, the present invention provides variant plant isoprene synthases for increased isoprene production in microbial host cells. Biosynthetically produced isoprene of the present invention finds use in the manufacture of rubber and elastomers.
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