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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 30, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 27, 2012
Noriyuki Ito, Takasago, JP;
Yoshihiko Yasohara, Takasago, JP;
Noriyuki Ito, Takasago, JP;
Yoshihiko Yasohara, Takasago, JP;
Kaneka Corporation, Osaka-shi, JP;
Abstract
The invention relates to a novel aminotransferase, DNA encoding the enzyme, a recombinant vector into which the DNA has been introduced, and a transformant into which the vector has been introduced. Further, the invention also relates to a method for producing an optically active amino compound utilizing the enzyme or transformant. The aminotransferase of the invention has an ability of efficiently converting a ketone compound, particularly a cyclic ketone compound to an optically active amino compound. According to the invention, a method for efficiently producing an optically active amino compound, particularly an optically active cyclic amino compound is provided.