In vitro Biosynthesis of Polyhydroxyalkanoates
Part 3a. Polyesters
Dr. Shiming Zhang,
Prof. Dr. Robert W. Lenz,
Prof. Dr. Steve Goodwin,
Dr. Shiming Zhang
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University of Massachusetts, Department of Microbiology, Amherst, MA, USA, 01003
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University of Massachusetts, Polymer Science and Engineering Department, Amherst, MA, USA, 01003
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University of Massachusetts, Department of Microbiology, Amherst, MA, USA, 01003
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Shiming Zhang,
Prof. Dr. Robert W. Lenz,
Prof. Dr. Steve Goodwin,
Dr. Shiming Zhang
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University of Massachusetts, Department of Microbiology, Amherst, MA, USA, 01003
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Robert W. Lenz
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University of Massachusetts, Polymer Science and Engineering Department, Amherst, MA, USA, 01003
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University of Massachusetts, Department of Microbiology, Amherst, MA, USA, 01003
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
- Introduction
- Historical Outline
- Characterization of PHA Synthase Activity
- Isolation and Activity of Soluble PHA Synthase
- Properties of PHA Synthases
- Lag Phase in Polymerization Reaction
- Elimination of Lag Phase
- Substrate Specificity
- Mechanism of Polymerization Reaction
- In vitro Polymerization of HACoA Monomers
- Control of Polymer Properties
- Molecular Weight
- Repeating Unit Distribution
- Molecular Weight Polydispersity
- Stabilizing of PHA Synthase Activity
- New Types of PHAs
- Diversity of PHA Synthases
- Control of Polymer Properties
- CoA Recycling Systems
- Patents
- Outlook and Perspectives
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