Polyhydroxybutyrate synthase

spinqualitylabelsall models Polyhydroxybutyrate synthase catalytic domain complex with glycerol and sulfate (PBD code 5hz2) Show:Asymmetric Unit Biological Assembly Drag the structure with the mouse to rotate   Export Animated Image   Print3D Function Polyhydroxybutyrate synthase (PHBS) or PHB synthase catalyze the polymerization of β-hydroxybutyryl coenzyme A to generate polyhydroxybutyrate. For details see PHB synthase in Rhodobacter sphaeroides. Relevance PHB is of interest as bio-derived and biodegradable plastics.

3D structures of PHB synthase

Updated on 03-June-2026

PHB synthase in Rhodobacter sphaeroides, 5hz2 - PHBS catalytic domain - Cupriavidus necator

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