Endogenous esterases of Clostridium thermocellum are identified and disrupted for enhanced isobutyl acetate production from cellulose
H. Seo, P. N. Nicely, C. T. Trinh
This study identifies and disrupts endogenous esterases in Clostridium thermocellum to enhance isobutyl acetate production from cellulose by reducing ester hydrolysis.
bioRxiv · Sep 8, 2019Microbiology