Insights into the molecular mechanism of a new efficient whole-cell biocatalyst Enterobacter ludwigii YYP3 in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural reduction

A new whole-cell biocatalyst E. ludwigii YYP3 was applied in the conversion of HMF to BHMF and exhibited outstanding catalytic efficiency and cycling stability. Its underlying molecular mechanism, especially the target enzymes responsible for HMF reduction, was revealed.