Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)2026
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Paula Vidal Ramon,
Paula Vidal Ramon,
Paula Vidal Ramon,
Paula Vidal Ramon,
Laura Fernández-López,
Laura Fernández-López,
Ana Robles Martín,
Ana Robles Martín,
David Almendral Nieto,
Ana Robles Martín,
Ana Robles Martín,
Ana Robles Martín,
David Almendral Nieto,
David Almendral Nieto,
Ana Robles Martín,
David Almendral Nieto,
Ana Robles Martín,
Ana Robles Martín,
Laura Fernández-López,
Laura Fernández-López,
Laura Fernández-López,
Manuel Ferrer,
Manuel Ferrer,
José Luis González Alfonso,
José Luis González Alfonso,
José Luis González Alfonso,
José Luis González Alfonso,
José Luis González Alfonso,
José Luis González Alfonso,
José Luis González Alfonso,
José Luis González Alfonso,
David Almendral Nieto,
David Almendral Nieto,
David Almendral Nieto,
David Almendral Nieto,
Rubén Muñoz Tafalla,
Manuel Ferrer,
Manuel Ferrer,
Rubén Muñoz Tafalla,
Rubén Muñoz Tafalla,
Rubén Muñoz Tafalla,
Francisco J. Plou,
Francisco J. Plou,
Manuel Ferrer,
Keiji Numata,
Keiji Numata,
Vı́ctor Guallar
David Almendral Nieto,
David Almendral Nieto,
David Almendral Nieto,
David Almendral Nieto,
Vı́ctor Guallar
Francisco J. Plou,
Francisco J. Plou,
Manuel Ferrer,
Manuel Ferrer,
Francisco J. Plou,
Manuel Ferrer,
Manuel Ferrer,
Manuel Ferrer,
Manuel Ferrer,
Keiji Numata,
Vı́ctor Guallar
Vı́ctor Guallar
Keiji Numata,
Vı́ctor Guallar
Summary
This is a duplicate entry for the same metagenomic PET-degrading enzyme paper as ID 1755, describing the characterization of LipMRD9 as a novel biocatalyst for breaking down PET plastics. Duplicate entry; the core finding is that this enzyme offers a biodegradable pathway for plastic waste, potentially reducing microplastic generation at the source.
Plastic pollution, particularly from polyethylene terephthalate (PET), represents one of the most pressing global environmental challenges of our time. PET, widely used in packaging and textiles, is resistant to natural degradation, contributing significantly to microplastic accumulation in ecosystems. Recent advances in metagenomics have enabled the discovery of novel PET-degrading enzymes, while computational and experimental techniques have been instrumental in identifying key residues that enhance catalytic efficiency and substrate specificity. In this work, we present the characterization of PETase activity in the metagenomic lipase LipMRD9, which demonstrates significant potential for PET biodegradation.