The expression and characterization of a nitrile reductase from Escherichia coli K-12 (EcoNR), a newly discovered enzyme class, is described. This enzyme has a potential application for an alternative nitrile reduction pathway. The enzyme activity towards its natural substrate, preQ(0), was demonstrated and optimal working conditions were found to be at 37°C and at pH 7 with Tris buffer.
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