Characterization of a d-Lactate Dehydrogenase from Lactobacillus fermentum JN248 with High Phenylpyruvate Reductive Activity.

A novel d-LDH with phenylpyruvate reducing activity has been isolated and identified. It could be used as a reference for improving the production of optically pure d-PLA. d-PLA has a potential for application as antimicrobial an agent in dairy industry and baking industry, pharmaceutical agent in medicine and cosmetics.