Characterization and identification of a novel daidzein reductase involved in (S)-equol biosynthesis in Clostridium C1
Y.-F. Hu, C.-F. Yang, C. Song, W.-X. Zhong, B. Li, L. Cao, H. Chen, C.-H. Zhao, Y. Yin
This paper identifies a novel daidzein reductase gene C1-07020 from Clostridium C1 that exhibits bidirectional enzyme activity and is widely distributed in human and animal gut microbiomes, offering new insights into (S)-equol production and potential applications.
bioRxiv · Jan 24, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology