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May 2018 PMID 29666242

Characterization and engineering of a plastic-degrading aromatic polyesterase.

Harry P Austin, Mark D Allen, Bryon S Donohoe, Nicholas A Rorrer, Fiona L Kearns, Rodrigo L Silveira, Benjamin C Pollard, Graham Dominick, Ramona Duman, Kamel El Omari, Vitaliy Mykhaylyk, Armin Wagner, William E Michener, Antonella Amore, Munir S Skaf

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Discussions reflect an overall recognition of PETase's environmental significance, supported by mentions of structural biology details and related scientific work, often using positive and technical language such as 'degradation of plastic' and 'engineering enzymes,' which conveys a moderate but meaningful level of engagement and interest.

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Most discussions express support for the significance of the enzyme PETase and its potential in addressing plastic waste.

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Participants show moderate curiosity about PETase and its structural biology, indicating a genuine, but not intense, engagement with the topic.

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Posts include references to structural features, previous studies, and related scientific publications, suggesting a fair level of detailed discussion.

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The emphasis on environmental benefits and the possibility of engineering better enzymes highlights a consensus on the importance and potential influence of this research.

Abstract in brief

  • This study focuses on PETase, an enzyme from a bacterium that can break down PET plastic, a widely used and environmentally persistent polymer, into simpler compounds, offering potential solutions to plastic pollution.
  • The researchers revealed the 3D crystal structure of PETase, showing it shares features with other enzymes like cutinases and lipases, but with an unusually open active site, which affects how it interacts with PET.
  • Despite modifications that improved PET degradation, PETase isn't fully optimized yet, and it also degrades another similar polyester called PEF, but not aliphatic polyesters, indicating it's specifically tailored for aromatic polyesters and pointing to the possibility of engineering even more effective enzymes for plastic biodegradation.]
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The most popular 2018 #sciencenews story from @DiamondLightSou features these structures of plastic degrading enzymes. https://t.co/HjGUqOvfGP https://t.co/WXE9nW59Yn

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Do you know PETase, an enzyme that degrades plastic? #plastic #enzyme #PETase #environment #pollution #structuralbiology #polysterase #PET #protein Characterization and engineering of a plastic-degrading aromatic polyesterase https://t.co/aoHFis3DPu

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Characterization and engineering of a plastic-degrading aromatic polyesterase https://t.co/ez8y54y00f

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Do you know PETase, an enzyme that degrades plastic? #plastic #enzyme #PETase #environment #pollution #structuralbiology #polysterase #PET #protein Characterization and engineering of a plastic-degrading aromatic polyesterase https://t.co/aoHFis3DPu

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@IndiaDST @drharshvardhan @Ashutos61 @shekhar_mande @ShivNadarUniv https://t.co/qSa1gGUA9u Science  11 Mar 2016: Vol. 351, Issue 6278, pp. 1196-1199 DOI: 10.1126/science.aad6359

Oct 11, 2019 · 1 like · 14,001 followers View post →
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Characterization and engineering of a plastic-degrading aromatic polyesterase | PNAS https://t.co/oNcicaAa2J これかな。結構前に発見されていたようだけど知らなかった 酵素の構造を研究する過程で偶然PETだけでなく、バイオ由来の新素材PEFを分解する新種の酵素を検出

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Klaus Riede
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Characterization and engineering of a plastic-degrading aromatic polyesterase https://t.co/ez8y54y00f

Jun 1, 2019 · 4,573 followers View post →
Levent YETKİN 35
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Plastikleri Parçalayan Enzim... https://t.co/6WwAYXtdwL

Jan 27, 2019 · 4,572 followers View post →
Protein Data Bank
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The most popular 2018 #sciencenews story from @DiamondLightSou features these structures of plastic degrading enzymes. https://t.co/HjGUqOvfGP https://t.co/WXE9nW59Yn

Jan 5, 2019 · 4 likes · 22,165 followers View post →
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