Lignin-degrading enzyme for biofuels, illustration. Molecular model of a close-up of the active centre of the GcoAB enzyme (ribbon structure). This en

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Lignin-degrading enzyme for biofuels, illustration. Molecular model of a close-up of the active centre of the GcoAB enzyme (ribbon structure). This enzyme has been genetically engineered to degrade molecules of the organic polymer lignin as part of the conversion process to produce biofuels. GcoAb is a cytochrome P450 demethylase enzyme that removes methyl groups. Here, it is shown with a molecule of syringol (orange, upper right) in its active centre, together with a heme cofactor molecule (grey, red and green). Research into the degradation of lignin is an important stage in the development of biofuels.

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