C12Y501/02001

Lactaldehyde reductases for the production of 1,2-propanediol

The present invention relates to new lactaldehyde reductase (LAR) enzymes useful for the production of 1,2-propanediol and to microorganisms overexpressing said enzymes. The invention also relates to a method for producing 1,2-propanediol by converting lactaldehyde into 1,2-propanediol with said enzymes.

NEW LACTALDEHYDE REDUCTASES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 1,2-PROPANEDIOL
20180282706 · 2018-10-04 · ·

The present invention relates to new lactaldehyde reductase (LAR) enzymes useful for the production of 1,2-propane-diol and to microorganisms overexpressing said enzymes. The invention also relates to a method for producing 1,2-propanediol by converting lactaldehyde into 1,2-propanediol with said enzymes.