ENZYMATIC PRODUCTION OF 2-HYDROXY-ISOBUTYRATE (2-HIBA)

摘要

The present invention concerns a new method for the biological preparation of 2-hydroxy-isobutyrate (2-HIBA), including a fermentation method with microorganisms modified to favour production of 2-HIBA from renewable resources. The invention also concerns the modified microorganisms used in such fermentation method.