Patent classifications
C
C12
C12Y
501/00
C12Y501/02
C12Y501/02001
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
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.