The invention relates to a novel aminotransferase, DNA encoding the enzyme, a recombinant vector into which the DNA has been introduced, and a transformant into which the vector has been introduced. Further, the invention also relates to a method for producing an optically active amino compound utilizing the enzyme or transformant. The aminotransferase of the invention has an ability of efficiently converting a ketone compound, particularly a cyclic ketone compound to an optically active amino compound. According to the invention, a method for efficiently producing an optically active amino compound, particularly an optically active cyclic amino compound is provided.
本发明涉及一种新型
氨基转移酶、编码该酶的 DNA、导入该 DNA 的
重组载体以及导入该载体的转化体。此外,本发明还涉及一种利用该酶或转化体生产光学活性
氨基化合物的方法。本发明的
氨基转移酶具有将酮化合物,特别是环酮化合物有效转化为光学活性
氨基化合物的能力。根据本发明,提供了一种高效生产光学活性
氨基化合物,特别是光学活性环状
氨基化合物的方法。