Abstract: A process for the enzyme-catalyzed preparation of prepolymers for the production of plastics, based on an enzyme-catalyzed polymerization of monomer or oligomer compounds in a single phase aqueous solution, as well as the separation of the prepolymers precipitated therefrom and their subsequent use for the production of plastics and plastic articles obtainable therefrom. In particular, the invention relates to respective methods for enzyme-catalyzed preparation of prepolymers with polyamide-type bonding structure for the production of polyamide-based plastics.

Abstract: A whole cell catalyst is described comprising a hydantoinase, a racemase and a carbamoylase. Thus this catalyst is able to degrade hydantoins directly into the amino acids. Additionally, a process for the production of this catalysts and for the production of amino acids is claimed.

Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a rec-hydantoin-racemase from Arthrobacter aurescens DSM 3747. Furthermore, the gene encoding for the racemase and plasmids, vectors and microorganisms comprising this gene are to be protected. Use in a process for the production of amino carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: A novel rec-L-N-carbamoylase from Arthrobacter aurescens and its method of use for producing L-amino acids. The recombinantly produced L-carbamoylase is unexpectedly stable, so that an industrial method of producing L-amino acids can be established with it, in contrast to previously known L-carbamoylases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new D-carbamoylase and the gene sequences which code for this from the organism Arthrobacter crystallopoietes DSM 20117. Plasmids, vectors, microorganisms, particular primers and specific possible uses of the enzymes according to the invention are also mentioned. The invention moreover describes a new process for the discovery of enzymes which can be employed in a process for the preparation of D-amino acids starting from 5′-substituted hydantoins.

Abstract: A novel rec-L-N-carbamoylase from Arthrobacter aurescens and its method of use for producing L-amino acids. The recombinantly produced L-carbamoylase is unexpectedly stable, so that an industrial method of producing L-amino acids can be established with it, in contrast to previously known L-carbamoylases.

Abstract: A microorganism is described which is transformed with DNAs which encode a hydantoinnase, a racemase, and a carbamoylase. As a result, the microorganism is able to degrade hydantoins directly to amino acids. A process for the production of the microorganism and a process for producing amino acids with the microorganism is also described.

Abstract: A whole cell catalyst is described comprising a hydantoinase, a racemase and a carbamoylase. Thus this catalyst is able to degrade hydantoins directly into the amino acids.

Abstract: The present invention provides enzymatic processes for the production of enantiomer-enriched u-substituted carboxylic acids.

Abstract: Rec-hydantoinases which may be obtained in more active form by a the process described herein. The invention also relates, inter alia, to a rechydantoinase from the organism Arthrobacter crystallopoietes DSM20117, to nucleic acids which code for such a protein and to vectors containing said nucleic acids and to uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new D-carbamoylase and the gene sequences which code for this from the organism Arthrobacter crystallopoietes DSM 20117. Plasmids, vectors, microorganisms, particular primers and specific possible uses of the enzymes according to the invention are also mentioned. The invention moreover describes a new process for the discovery of enzymes which can be employed in a process for the preparation of D-amino acids starting from 5′-substituted hydantoins.

Abstract: A novel rec-L-N-carbamoylase from Arthrobacter aurescens and its method of use for producing L-amino acids. The recombinantly produced L-carbamoylase is unexpectedly stable, so that an industrial method of producing L-amino acids can be established with it, in contrast to previously known L-carbamoylases.

Abstract: A method for the racemization of 5-monosubstituted hydantoins, in which a 5-monosubstituted hydantoin is reacted in the presence of an ion exchanger. Anion exchangers at a pH between 6.0 and 13.5 are preferred.

Abstract: Rhamnolipids with high surface activity are produced micro iologically in high yield per g of dry cell substance using Pseudomonas spec. DSM 2874 in the form of growing, resting and immobilized cell mass in an aqueous medium containing at least one assimilable carbon source at a pH of 6.7 to 7.3 and a temperature of 30.degree. to 37.degree. C. Two new rhamnolipids with only one .beta.-hydroxydecanoic acid residue in the molecule and defined as .alpha.-L-rhamnopyranosyl- and 2-O-.alpha.-L-rhamnopyranosyl-.alpha.-L-rhamnopyranosyl-.beta.-hydroxydeca noic acid with a molecular weight of 334 and 480, respectively, are obtained.