Metabolic Engineering Design Strategies for Increasing Carbon Fluxes Relevant for Biosynthesis in Cyanobacteria

Arvin Y. Chen, Jason T. Ku, Teresa P. Tsai, Jenny J. Hung, Billy C. Hung, Ethan I. Lan*

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Abstract

Cyanobacteria are promising microbial cell factories for the direct production of biochemicals and biofuels from CO2. Through genetic and metabolic engineering, they can be modified to produce a variety of both natural and non-natural compounds. To enhance the yield of these products, various design strategies have been developed. In this chapter, strategies used to enhance metabolic fluxes towards common precursors used in biosynthesis, including pyruvate, acetyl-CoA, malonyl-CoA, TCA cycle intermediates, and aromatics, are discussed. Additionally, strategies related to cofactor availability and mixotrophic conditions for bioproduction are also summarize.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages105-144
Number of pages40
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

Publication series

NameAdvances in Biochemical Engineering/Biotechnology
Volume183
ISSN (Print)0724-6145
ISSN (Electronic)1616-8542

Keywords

  • Carbon flux
  • Central metabolites
  • Cyanobacteria
  • Design strategies
  • Metabolic engineering

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