Enzymes for fatty acid-based hydrocarbon biosynthesis.
Curr Opin Chem Biol
; 35: 22-28, 2016 12.
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ABSTRACT
Surging energy consumption and environmental concerns have stimulated interest in the production of chemicals and fuels through sustainable and renewable approaches. Fatty acid-based hydrocarbons, such as alkanes and alkenes, are of particular interest to directly replace fossil fuels. Towards this effort, understanding of hydrocarbon-producing enzymes is the first indispensable step to bio-production of hydrocarbons. Here, we review recent advances in the discovery and mechanistic study of enzymes capable of converting fatty acid precursors into hydrocarbons, and provide perspectives on the future of this rapidly growing field.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Enzimas
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Ácidos Graxos
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Hidrocarbonetos
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Curr Opin Chem Biol
Assunto da revista:
BIOQUIMICA
Ano de publicação:
2016
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos