Fumarate is synthesized by fixing CO2 to pyruvate with multi-biocatalysts (IMAGE)

Osaka Metropolitan University

Fumarate is synthesized by fixing CO2 to pyruvate with multi-biocatalysts

Caption

Malate dehydrogenase (ME) combines pyruvate and carbon dioxide (CO2) into L-malate, which can be converted into fumarate by fumarase (FUM). The fumarate can be used as a feedstock for biodegradable plastic, like polybutylene succinate, which are typically produced from petroleum, while sequestering CO2.

Credit

Yutaka Amao, OMU

Usage Restrictions

News organizations may use or redistribute this image, with proper attribution, as part of news coverage of this paper only.

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.