Produce polymers with lipoxygenase
The enzyme lipoxygenase, for example, may be produced heterologously. This enzyme may be used, in turn, to produce polymers from yeast microbial oil. The polymers can be used in the production of plastics, paint and coatings. Lipoxygenase also has potential applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
The Centre of Expertise is researching an enzymatic method to break open yeast cells. This cocktail of enzymes is also tested for possible applications in producing protoplasts.