INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS OF A NOVEL ALDO/KETO REDUCTASE OF ZYMOMONAS MOBILIS

摘要

The present invention relates to methods of reducing the toxicity of lignocellulosic hydrolysates which comprise one or more inhibitors. One method reduces the amount of furfural inhibitor leading to a more effective process. Another method reduces the amount of xylitol produced during the fermentation of xylose present in lignocellulosic hydrolysates. Naturally occurring aldo/keto reductase enzymes, as well as, enzymes produced by recombinant cells or by selective adaptation may be employed.