Novel fatty acid decarboxylase and uses thereof
By identifying and characterizing FAD-dependent GMC oxidoreductase superfamily peptidases in microalgae, the problem of the lack of alkane synthases in microalgae has been solved, enabling efficient conversion from fatty acids to alkanes and alkenes, and promoting the development of biofuels and green chemistry.
CN109477077BActive Publication Date: 2026-09-15COMMISSARIAT A LENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES +2
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN201780031266.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2016-05-20
- Filing Date
- 2017-05-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2037-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The lack of enzymes in current technologies that can catalyze the conversion of fatty acids into alkanes and alkenes in microalgae, especially the absence of alkane synthases, limits the development of biofuels and green chemistry.
Method used
A class of FAD-dependent GMC oxidoreductase superfamily peptidases were identified and characterized. These peptidases possess fatty acid decarboxylation activity and can catalyze the conversion of free fatty acids into alkanes and alkenes in microalgae via photo-assisted reactions.
Benefits of technology
A novel enzyme is provided for the synthesis of alkanes and alkenes, applicable to biofuels, green chemistry, diagnostics, and nutrition, enabling efficient conversion from fatty acids to alkanes and alkenes.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the identification of a new class of fatty acid decarboxylases and their use, in particular for the production of alkanes / alkenes from fatty acids.
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