Crystal structure of a novel xylose isomerase from Streptomyces sp. F-1 revealed the presence of unique features that differ from conventional classes.
Miyamoto, R.Y., de Sousa, A.S., Vieira, P.S., de Melo, R.R., Scarpassa, J.A., Ramos, C.H.I., Murakami, M.T., Ruller, R., Zanphorlin, L.M.(2020) Biochim Biophys Acta Gen Subj 1864: 129549-129549
- PubMed: 32035160 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbagen.2020.129549
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
6N98, 6N99 - PubMed Abstract: 
Enzymatic isomerization is a promising strategy to solve the problem of xylose fermentation and, consequently, to leverage the production of advanced biofuels and biochemicals. In a previous work, our research group discovered a new strain of Streptomyces with great biotechnological potential due to its ability to produce a broad arsenal of enzymes related to lignocellulose degradation.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory (LNBR), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, SP, Brazil; Institute of Biology, State University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil.