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The Screening, Characterization, and Use of ω-Laurolactam Hydrolase: A New Enzymatic Synthesis of 12-Aminolauric Acid

Yasuhisa ASANOBiotechnology Research Center, Toyama Prefectural University
,
Yasuhisa FUKUTABiotechnology Research Center, Toyama Prefectural University
,
Yoichi YOSHIDAResearch and Development Headquarters of Ubekousan
&
Hidenobu KOMEDABiotechnology Research Center, Toyama Prefectural University
Pages 2141-2150 | Received 02 Apr 2008, Accepted 01 May 2008, Published online: 22 May 2014

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