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Microbial Polythioesters

  1. Tina Lütke-Eversloh,
  2. Alexander Steinbüchel*

Article first published online: 22 MAR 2004

DOI: 10.1002/mabi.200300084

Issue

Macromolecular Bioscience

Macromolecular Bioscience

Special Issue: Highlights from the First IUPAC International Conference on Bio-based Polymers (ICBP 2003) in Saitama, Japan

Volume 4, Issue 3, pages 165–174, March 15, 2004

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Lütke-Eversloh, T. and Steinbüchel, A. (2004), Microbial Polythioesters. Macromol. Biosci., 4: 165–174. doi: 10.1002/mabi.200300084

Author Information

  1. Institut für Molekulare Mikrobiologie und Biotechnologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstrasse 3, D-48149 Münster, Germany

*Institut für Molekulare Mikrobiologie und Biotechnologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstrasse 3, D-48149 Münster, Germany. Fax: +49-251-8338388

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 22 MAR 2004
  2. Article first published online: 22 MAR 2004
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 7 JAN 2004
  4. Manuscript Revised: 30 DEC 2003
  5. Manuscript Received: 4 NOV 2003

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Keywords:

  • biopolymers;
  • polyesters;
  • polythioesters;
  • polyhydroxyalkanoates

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Summary: This feature article describes the current knowledge on biosynthesis of polythioesters (PTEs), which are exclusively accumulated by microorganisms capable to synthesize the well-known polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs). Two bacterial PTE biosynthesis systems are discussed, both are depending on the cultivation conditions and appropriate feeding regimes. The first system comprises the production of PTE copolymers by Ralstonia eutropha, and the second system has been established in recombinant Escherichia coli to produce PTE homopolymers. Furthermore, synthetic PTEs and other related sulfur containing biopoylmers are briefly summarized.

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