A novel feruloyl esterase from a soil metagenomic library with tannase activity

- A new gene encoding feruloyl esterase (Tan410) was isolated from a soil metagenomic library.
- Tan410 was found not only show feruloyl esterase activity, but also show tannase activity, indicating novel properties for feruloyl esterase.
- The novel feruloyl esterase revealed moderate thermostability.