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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-11-01
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Series: | Microbial Cell Factories |
Online Access: | http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/9/1/91 |