Identification and characterization of a novel fumarase gene by metagenome expression cloning from marine microorganisms

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fumarase catalyzes the reversible hydration of fumarate to <smcaps>L</smcaps>-malate and is a key enzyme in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and in amino acid metabolism. Fumarase is also used for the industrial product...

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Main Authors: Tang Xian-Lai, Bi You-Li, Qin Xing-Mei, Kang Wen-Long, Hu Guo-Qing, Luo Feng-Feng, Ma Ge-Fei, Li Shuang-Xi, Hao Zhen-Yu, Jin Ke, Shen Pei-Hong, Zhao Gao-Chao, Wu Lan-Lan, Jiang Chengjian, Wu Bo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/9/1/91