Improved conversion of ginsenoside Rb1 to compound K by semi-rational design of Sulfolobus solfataricus β-glycosidase

Abstract Ginsenoside compound K has been used as a key nutritional and cosmetic component because of its anti-fatigue and skin anti-aging effects. β-Glycosidase from Sulfolobus solfataricus (SS-BGL) is known as the most efficient enzyme for compound K production. The hydrolytic pathway from ginsenos...

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Main Authors: Kyung-Chul Shin, Hye-Yeon Choi, Min-Ju Seo, Deok-Kun Oh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-10-01
Series:AMB Express
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13568-017-0487-x