Highly catalytically active pet hydrolase mutants
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- UNIV OF ELECTRONICS SCI & TECH OF CHINA
- Publication Date
- 2020-09-18
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Abstract
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[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of Escherichia coli genetic engineering, in particular to a PET hydrolase (Ec_PETase) mutant derived from Escherichia coli engineering bacteria with improved catalytic activity. Background technique
[0002] Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is one of the most common plastic materials. In 2013, the annual output of PET reached 56 million tons, accounting for about 1 / 5 of the global plastic output. According to statistics, PET is currently the most recycled plastic material, and its recycling rates in the United States and the European Union are 31% and 50% respectively. Although the PET polymer is only composed of two simple monomers connected by an ester bond, the ester bond is relatively strong and difficult to degrade naturally. Tens of millions of tons of PET plastic waste are difficult to be effectively disposed of every year, which is extremely harmful to the environment.
[0003] Currently existing PE...