Table 8.
Genes involved in PHA metabolism in Yangia sp. CCB-MM3
| Function | Gene | EC number | No. of genes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Propionyl-CoA supplying pathway | |||
| Methylmalonyl-CoA mutase | mcm | 5.4.99.2 | 1 |
| Methylmalonyl-CoA epimerase | mce | 5.1.99.1 | 1 |
| Methylmalonyl-CoA decarboxylase | mmcD | 4.1.1.41 | 1 |
| PHA biosynthetic pathway | |||
| β-ketothiolase | phaA | 2.3.1.16 | 5 |
| NADPH-dependent acetoacetyl-CoA reductase | phaB | 1.1.1.36 | 3 |
| PHA synthase | phaC | 2.3.1.- | 2 |
| Other aspect of PHA metabolism | |||
| PHA depolymerase | phaZ | 3.1.1.75 | 2 |
| Phasin | phaP | – | 1 |
| PHA synthesis regulator | phaR | – | 1 |