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Jo BH. Improved Solubility and Stability of a Thermostable Carbonic Anhydrase via Fusion with Marine-Derived Intrinsically Disordered Solubility Enhancers. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1139. [PMID: 38256209 PMCID: PMC10816239 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Carbonic anhydrase (CA), an enzyme catalyzing the reversible hydration reaction of carbon dioxide (CO2), is considered a promising biocatalyst for CO2 reduction. The α-CA of Thermovibrio ammonificans (taCA) has emerged as a compelling candidate due to its high thermostability, a critical factor for industrial applications. However, the low-level expression and poor in vitro solubility have hampered further utilization of taCA. Recently, these limitations have been addressed through the fusion of the NEXT tag, a marine-derived, intrinsically disordered small peptide that enhances protein expression and solubility. In this study, the solubility and stability of NEXT-taCA were further investigated. When the linker length between the NEXT tag and the taCA was shortened, the expression level decreased without compromising solubility-enhancing performance. A comparison between the NEXT tag and the NT11 tag demonstrated the NEXT tag's superiority in improving both the expression and solubility of taCA. While the thermostability of taCA was lower than that of the extensively engineered DvCA10, the NEXT-tagged taCA exhibited a 30% improvement in long-term thermostability compared to the untagged taCA, suggesting that enhanced solubility can contribute to enzyme thermostability. Furthermore, the bioprospecting of two intrinsically disordered peptides (Hcr and Hku tags) as novel solubility-enhancing fusion tags was explored, demonstrating their performance in improving the expression and solubility of taCA. These efforts will advance the practical application of taCA and provide tools and insights for enzyme biochemistry and bioengineering.
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- Byung Hoon Jo
- Division of Life Science, Research Institute of Life Science, and Anti-Aging Bio Cell Factory Regional Leading Research Center (ABC-RLRC), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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Qin J, Kurt E, LBassi T, Sa L, Xie D. Biotechnological production of omega-3 fatty acids: current status and future perspectives. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1280296. [PMID: 38029217 PMCID: PMC10662050 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1280296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acids (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), have shown major health benefits, but the human body's inability to synthesize them has led to the necessity of dietary intake of the products. The omega-3 fatty acid market has grown significantly, with a global market from an estimated USD 2.10 billion in 2020 to a predicted nearly USD 3.61 billion in 2028. However, obtaining a sufficient supply of high-quality and stable omega-3 fatty acids can be challenging. Currently, fish oil serves as the primary source of omega-3 fatty acids in the market, but it has several drawbacks, including high cost, inconsistent product quality, and major uncertainties in its sustainability and ecological impact. Other significant sources of omega-3 fatty acids include plants and microalgae fermentation, but they face similar challenges in reducing manufacturing costs and improving product quality and sustainability. With the advances in synthetic biology, biotechnological production of omega-3 fatty acids via engineered microbial cell factories still offers the best solution to provide a more stable, sustainable, and affordable source of omega-3 fatty acids by overcoming the major issues associated with conventional sources. This review summarizes the current status, key challenges, and future perspectives for the biotechnological production of major omega-3 fatty acids.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, United States
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Shan S, Manyakhin AY, Wang C, Ge B, Han J, Zhang X, Zhou C, Yan X, Ruan R, Cheng P. Mixotrophy, a more promising culture mode: Multi-faceted elaboration of carbon and energy metabolism mechanisms to optimize microalgae culture. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 386:129512. [PMID: 37481043 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023]
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Some mixotrophic microalgae appear to exceed the sum of photoautotrophy and heterotrophy in terms of biomass production. This paper mainly reviews the carbon and energy metabolism of microalgae to reveal the synergistic mechanisms of the mixotrophic mode from multiple aspects. It explains the shortcomings of photoautotrophic and heterotrophic growth, highlighting that the mixotrophic mode is not simply the sum of photoautotrophy and heterotrophy. Specifically, microalgae in mixotrophic mode can be divided into separate parts of photoautotrophic and heterotrophic cultures, and the synergistic parts of photoautotrophic culture enhance aerobic respiration and heterotrophic culture enhance the Calvin cycle. Additionally, this review argues that current deficiencies in mixotrophic culture can be improved by uncovering the synergistic mechanism of the mixotrophic mode, aiming to increase biomass growth and improve quality. This approach will enable the full utilization of advantagesin various fields, and provide research directions for future microalgal culture.
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- Shengzhou Shan
- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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- Far Eastern Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences, Federal Scientific Center of East Asian Terrestrial Biodiversity, 100-letiya Vladivostoka Prospect, 159, Vladivostok 690022, Russia
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Heavy Oil Processing and Center for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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- Institute of Hydrobiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, Hubei 430072, China
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China
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- Center for Biorefining, and Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA
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- College of Food and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, China; Center for Biorefining, and Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Saint Paul, MN 55108, USA.
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Yaashikaa PR, Senthil Kumar P, Saravanan A, Karishma S, Rangasamy G. A biotechnological roadmap for decarbonization systems combined into bioenergy production: Prelude of environmental life-cycle assessment. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 329:138670. [PMID: 37054843 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Decarbonization has become a critical issue in recent years due to rising energy demands and diminishing oil resources. Decarbonization systems based on biotechnology have proven to be a cost-effective and environmentally benign technique of lowering carbon emissions. Bioenergy generation is an environmentally friendly technique for mitigating climate change in the energy industry, and it is predicted to play an important role in lowering global carbon emissions. This review essentially provides a new perspective on the unique biotechnological approaches and strategies based decarbonization pathways. Furthermore, the application of genetically engineered microbes in CO2 biomitigation and energy generation is particularly emphasized. The production of biohydrogen and biomethane via anaerobic digestion techniques has been highlighted in the perspective. In this review, role of microorganisms in bioconversion of CO2 into different types of bioproducts such as biochemical, biopolymers, biosolvents and biosurfactant was summarized. The current analysis, which includes an in-depth discussion of a biotechnology-based roadmap for the bioeconomy, provides a clear picture of sustainability, forthcoming challenges, and perspectives.
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- P R Yaashikaa
- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India; Centre of Excellence in Water Research (CEWAR), Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering, Kalavakkam, 603110, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, 602105, India
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- School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; University Centre for Research and Development & Department of Civil Engineering, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, 140413, India
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Lv X, Yu W, Zhang C, Ning P, Li J, Liu Y, Du G, Liu L. C1-based biomanufacturing: Advances, challenges and perspectives. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 367:128259. [PMID: 36347475 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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One-carbon (C1) compounds have emerged as a key research focus due to the growth of metabolic engineering and synthetic biology as affordable and sustainable nonfood sugar feedstocks for energy-efficient and environmentally friendly biomanufacturing. This paper summarizes and discusses current developments in C1 compounds for biomanufacturing. First, two primary groups of microbes that use C1 compounds (native and synthetic) are introduced, and the traits, categorization, and functions of C1 microbes are summarized. Second, engineering strategies for C1 utilization are compiled and reviewed, including reconstruction of C1-utilization pathway, enzyme engineering, cofactor engineering, genome-scale modeling, and adaptive laboratory evolution. Third, a review of C1 compounds' uses in the synthesis of biofuels and high-value compounds is presented. Finally, potential obstacles to C1-based biomanufacturing are highlighted along with future research initiatives.
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- Xueqin Lv
- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Baima Future Foods Research Institute, Nanjing 211225, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbohydrate Chemistry and Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China; Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Park GW, Shin S, Kim SJ, Lee JS, Moon M, Min K. Rice straw-derived lipid production by HMF/furfural-tolerant oleaginous yeast generated by adaptive laboratory evolution. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 367:128220. [PMID: 36328172 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Research on producing medium- and long-chain hydrocarbons as drop-in biofuels has recently accelerated. In addition, lipids are emerging as precursors for biofuel production, and thus, microbial lipid production utilizing agrowastes is becoming a feasible platform technology. Nonetheless, microorganisms are often inhibited by furan aldehydes in biomass-derived hydrolysates. Accordingly, this study aimed to develop oleaginous yeast strains that can tolerate furan aldehydes for producing lipids as biofuel precursors. Rhodosporidium toruloides was selected as the target for adaptive laboratory evolution. The evolved strain, which was obtained from 16 rounds of subcultures, showed a 2.5-fold higher specific growth rate than the wild-type strain in the presence of furan aldehydes and slightly higher lipid production in rice straw hydrolysate. The results discussed in this study provide insights into the production of lipid production by oleaginous yeast utilizing agrowastes as feedstock to obtain drop-in biofuels and contribute to feasible strategies to address climate crises.
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- Gwon Woo Park
- Gwangju Clean Energy Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Gwangju 61003, Republic of Korea
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- Gwangju Clean Energy Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Gwangju 61003, Republic of Korea
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- Gwangju Clean Energy Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Gwangju 61003, Republic of Korea
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- Gwangju Clean Energy Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Gwangju 61003, Republic of Korea
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- Gwangju Clean Energy Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Gwangju 61003, Republic of Korea
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- Gwangju Clean Energy Research Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Gwangju 61003, Republic of Korea.
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Zaidi S, Srivastava N, Kumar Khare S. Microbial carbonic anhydrase mediated carbon capture, sequestration & utilization: A sustainable approach to delivering bio-renewables. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 365:128174. [PMID: 36283672 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In the recent scenario, anthropogenic interventions have alarmingly disrupted climatic conditions. The persistent change in the climate necessitates carbon neutrality. Efficient ways of carbon capture and sequestration could be employed for sustainable product generation. Carbonic anhydrase (CA) is an enzyme that reversibly catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide to bicarbonate ions, further utilized by cells for metabolic processes. Hence, utilizing CA from microbial sources for carbon sequestration and the corresponding delivery of bio-renewables could be the eco-friendly approach. Consequently, the microbial CA and amine-based carbon capture chemicals are synergistically applied to enhance carbon capture efficiency and eventual utilization. This review comprehends recent developments coupled with engineering techniques, especially in microbial CA, to create integrated systems for CO2 sequestration. It envisages developing sustainable approaches towards mitigating environmental CO2 from industries and fossil fuels to generate bio-renewables and other value-added chemicals.
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- Saniya Zaidi
- Enzyme and Microbial Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Enzyme and Microbial Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India
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- Enzyme and Microbial Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, India.
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Je S, Yamaoka Y. Biotechnological Approaches for Biomass and Lipid Production Using Microalgae Chlorella and Its Future Perspectives. J Microbiol Biotechnol 2022; 32:1357-1372. [PMID: 36310359 PMCID: PMC9720082 DOI: 10.4014/jmb.2209.09012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2022] [Revised: 10/12/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Heavy reliance on fossil fuels has been associated with increased climate disasters. As an alternative, microalgae have been proposed as an effective agent for biomass production. Several advantages of microalgae include faster growth, usage of non-arable land, recovery of nutrients from wastewater, efficient CO2 capture, and high amount of biomolecules that are valuable for humans. Microalgae Chlorella spp. are a large group of eukaryotic, photosynthetic, unicellular microorganisms with high adaptability to environmental variations. Over the past decades, Chlorella has been used for the large-scale production of biomass. In addition, Chlorella has been actively used in various food industries for improving human health because of its antioxidant, antidiabetic, and immunomodulatory functions. However, the major restrictions in microalgal biofuel technology are the cost-consuming cultivation, processing, and lipid extraction processes. Therefore, various trials have been performed to enhance the biomass productivity and the lipid contents of Chlorella cells. This study provides a comprehensive review of lipid enhancement strategies mainly published in the last five years and aimed at regulating carbon sources, nutrients, stresses, and expression of exogenous genes to improve biomass production and lipid synthesis.
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- Sujeong Je
- Division of Biotechnology, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon 14662, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Biotechnology, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon 14662, Republic of Korea,Corresponding author Phone: +82-2-2164-4034 Fax: +82-2-2164-4778 E-mail:
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Sri Wahyu Effendi S, Lin JY, Ng IS. Simultaneous carbon dioxide sequestration and utilization for cadaverine production using dual promoters in engineered Escherichia coli strains. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 363:127980. [PMID: 36137445 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Human carbonic anhydrase II (hCAII) is a rapid-acting zinc-metalloenzyme that catalyzes CO2 hydration reversibly, with encouraging applications in carbon capture, sequestration, and utilization (CCSU). However, biocatalyst durability is a major challenge. Herein, hCAII is emphasized in 4 different Escherichia coli strains and designated under dual promoters from sigma factor 70 (σ70) and heat shock protein (HSP70A) to suppress the usage of inducer and stimulate activity in heat environments. As a result, hCAII under high-efficient dual promoters regulation retained high residual activity in CO2 biomineralization of 68.8 % after 4 cycles at 40 °C. Moreover, co-expression of CAC9 with lysine decarboxylase (CadA) simultaneously sequestered CO2 release up to 95.7 % and increased cadaverine titer from 18.0 to 36.7 g/L by using E. coli MG1655. The remnant biomass from cadaverine synthesis sustained converting CO2 to 57.9 mg-CaCO3. Thus, the dual promoters design demonstrated the promising potential for CCSU through simultaneous CO2 utilization and cadaverine synthesis.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan.
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Ting WW, Yu JY, Lin YC, Ng IS. Enhanced recombinant carbonic anhydrase in T7RNAP-equipped Escherichia coli W3110 for carbon capture storage and utilization (CCSU). BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 363:128010. [PMID: 36167176 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Sulfurihydrogenibium yellowstonense carbonic anhydrase (SyCA) is a well-known thermophilic CA for carbon mineralization. To broaden the applications of SyCA, the activity of SyCA was improved through stepwise engineering and in different cultural conditions, as well as extended to co-expression with other enzymes. The engineered W3110 strains with 4 different T7 RNA polymerase levels were employed for SyCA production. As a result, the best strain WT7L cultured in modified M9 medium with temperature shifted from 37 to 30 °C after induction increased SyCA activity to 9122 U/mL. The SyCA whole-cell biocatalyst was successfully applied for carbon capture and storage (CCS) of CaCO3. Furthermore, SyCA was applied for low-carbon footprint synthesis of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) and cadaverine (DAP) by coupling with ALA synthetase (ALAS) and lysine decarboxylase (CadA), suppressing CO2 release to -6.1 g-CO2/g-ALA and -2.53 g-CO2/g-DAP, respectively. Harnessing a highly active SyCA offers a complete strategy for CCSU in a green process.
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- Wan-Wen Ting
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan.
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Effect of different microalga-based technologies on biogas upgrading and nutrient removal by induction with strigolactone and endophytic bacteria. ALGAL RES 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.algal.2022.102768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Joshi S, Mishra S. Recent advances in biofuel production through metabolic engineering. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 352:127037. [PMID: 35318143 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Rising global energy demands and climate crisis has created an unprecedented need for the bio-based circular economy to ensure sustainable development with the minimized carbon footprint. Along with conventional biofuels such as ethanol, microbes can be used to produce advanced biofuels which are equivalent to traditional fuels in their energy efficiencies and are compatible with already established infrastructure and hence can be directly blended in higher proportions without overhauling of the pre-existing setup. Metabolic engineering is at the frontiers to develop microbial chassis for biofuel bio-foundries to meet the industrial needs for clean energy. This review does a thorough inquiry of recent developments in metabolic engineering for increasing titers, rates, and yields (TRY) of biofuel production by engineered microorganisms.
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- Swati Joshi
- ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India; Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
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- ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH), Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Wang J, Singer SD, Souto BA, Asomaning J, Ullah A, Bressler DC, Chen G. Current progress in lipid-based biofuels: Feedstocks and production technologies. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 351:127020. [PMID: 35307524 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.127020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The expanding use of fossil fuels has caused concern in terms of both energy security and environmental issues. Therefore, attempts have been made worldwide to promote the development of renewable energy sources, among which biofuel is especially attractive. Compared to other biofuels, lipid-derived biofuels have a higher energy density and better compatibility with existing infrastructure, and their performance can be readily improved by adjusting the chemical composition of lipid feedstocks. This review thus addresses the intrinsic interactions between lipid feedstocks and lipid-based biofuels, including biodiesel, and renewable equivalents to conventional gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Advancements in lipid-associated biofuel technology, as well as the properties and applicability of various lipid sources in terms of biofuel production, are also discussed. Furthermore, current progress in lipid production and profile optimization in the context of plant lipids, microbial lipids, and animal fats are presented to provide a wider context of lipid-based biofuel technology.
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- Juli Wang
- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research and Development Centre, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4B1, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2P5, Canada.
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Rin Kim S, Kim SJ, Kim SK, Seo SO, Park S, Shin J, Kim JS, Park BR, Jin YS, Chang PS, Park YC. Yeast metabolic engineering for carbon dioxide fixation and its application. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 346:126349. [PMID: 34800639 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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As numerous industrial bioprocesses rely on yeast fermentation, developing CO2-fixing yeast strains can be an attractive option toward sustainable industrial processes and carbon neutrality. Recent studies have shown that the expression of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase-oxygenase (RuBisCO) in yeasts, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Kluyveromyces marxianus, enables mixotrophic CO2 fixation and production of biofuels. Also, the expression of a synthetic Calvin-Benson-Bassham (CBB) cycle including RuBisCO in Pichia pastoris enables autotrophic growth on CO2. This review highlights recent advances in metabolic engineering strategies to enable CO2 fixation in yeasts. Also, we discuss the potentials of other natural and synthetic metabolic pathways independent of RuBisCO for developing CO2-fixing yeast strains capable of producing value-added biochemicals.
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- Soo Rin Kim
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrative Food, Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong, Gyeonggi 17546, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, The Catholic University of Korea, Bucheon 14662, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agro-food Resources, National Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Rural Development Administration, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology and Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bio and Fermentation Convergence Technology, Kookmin University, Seoul 02707, Republic of Korea.
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Talekar S, Jo BH, Dordick JS, Kim J. Carbonic anhydrase for CO 2 capture, conversion and utilization. Curr Opin Biotechnol 2022; 74:230-240. [PMID: 34992045 DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2021.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2021] [Revised: 10/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Carbonic anhydrase (CA) enzymes, catalyzing the CO2 hydration at a high turnover number, can be employed in expediting CO2 capture, conversion and utilization to aid in carbon neutrality. Despite extensive research over the last decade, there remain challenges in CA-related technologies due to poor stability and suboptimal use of CAs. Herein, we discuss recent advances in CA stabilization by protein engineering and enzyme immobilization, and shed light on state-of-the-art of in vitro and in vivo CA-mediated CO2 conversion for improved production of value-added chemicals using CO2 as a feedstock.
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- Sachin Talekar
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Life Science and Research Institute of Life Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy 12180, NY, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea.
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Xue C, Ng IS. Sustainable production of 4-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and cultivation of Chlorella sorokiniana and Chlorella vulgaris as circular economy. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2022; 343:126089. [PMID: 34624471 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2021.126089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The 4-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is important to produce bio-nylon 4 in biorefineries. First, a glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) was propagated in three different Escherichia coli strains to achieve 100% conversion from 1 M monosodium glutamate after optimization of the process. To make the process greener and more efficient, in situ CO2 adaptation and citrate feeding strategies to maintain the optimal pH value and 498 g/L of GABA was obtained. However, the process releases the equivalent amount of CO2. Therefore, CO2 generated from GABA production was completely sequestered in sodium hydroxide to form bicarbonate and applied in a coupling culture of Chlorella sorokiniana (CS) or Chlorella vulgaris (CV) to increase the biomass when combined with sodium bicarbonate and carbonic anhydrase. Further improvement of 1.65-fold biomass and 1.43-fold lipid content were occurred when supplying GABA to the culture. This integrative process provided the highest GABA production rate without CO2 release, forming an eco-friendly and carbon-neutral technology.
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- Chengfeng Xue
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan.
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Tsai TH, Lin JY, Ng IS. Cooperation of phytoene synthase, pyridoxal kinase and carbonic anhydrase for enhancing carotenoids biosynthesis in genetic Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtice.2021.104184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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You SK, Park HM, Lee ME, Ko YJ, Hwang DH, Oh JW, Han SO. Non-Photosynthetic CO 2 Utilization to Increase Fatty Acid Production in Yarrowia lipolytica. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2021; 69:11912-11918. [PMID: 34586795 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c04308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Metabolic engineering of non-photosynthetic microorganisms to increase the utilization of CO2 has been focused on as a green strategy to convert CO2 into valuable products such as fatty acids. In this study, a CO2 utilization pathway involving carbonic anhydrase and biotin carboxylase was formed to recycle CO2 in the oleaginous yeast Yarrowia lipolytica, thereby increasing the production of fatty acids. In the recombinant strain in which the CO2 utilization pathway was introduced, the production of fatty acids was 10.7 g/L, which was 1.5-fold higher than that of the wild-type strain. The resulting strain had a 1.4-fold increase in dry cell mass compared to the wild-type strain. In addition, linoleic acid was 47.7% in the fatty acid composition of the final strain, which was increased by 11.6% compared to the wild-type strain. These results can be applied as an essential technology for developing efficient and eco-friendly processes by directly utilizing CO2.
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- Seung Kyou You
- Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Su Y. Revisiting carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus metabolisms in microalgae for wastewater treatment. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 762:144590. [PMID: 33360454 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/12/2020] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Threats posed to humans - including environmental pollution, water scarcity, food shortages, and resource crises drive a new concept to think about wastewater and its treatment. Wastewater is not only a waste but also a source of energy, renewable and/or non-renewable resources, including water itself. The nutrient in wastewater should not only be removed but also need to be upcycled. Microalgae based wastewater treatment has attracted considerable interests because algae have the potential to efficiently redirect nutrients from wastewater to the accumulated algal biomass. Additionally, microalgae are commercialized in human consumption and animal feed owing to their high content of essential amino and fatty acids, vitamins, and pigments. The whole process establishes a circular economy, totally relying on the ability of microalgae to uptake and store nutrients in wastewater, such as carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P). It makes the study of the mechanisms underlying the uptake and storage of nutrients in microalgae of great interest. This review specifically aims to summarize C, N, and P metabolisms in microalgae for a better understanding of the microalgae-based wastewater treatment from the nutrient uptake pathway, and examine the key physiological factors or the operating conditions related to nutrient metabolisms that may affect the treatment efficiency. At last, I discuss the potential approaches to enhance the overall treatment performance by adjusting the critical parameters for C, N, and P metabolisms.
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- Yanyan Su
- Carlsberg Research Laboratory, Bjerregaardsvej 5, 2500 Valby, Denmark.
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