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Li S, Luo S, Yin X, Zhao X, Wang X, Gao S, Xu S, Lu J, Zhou J. Screening of ent-copalyl diphosphate synthase and metabolic engineering to achieve de novo biosynthesis of ent-copalol in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Synth Syst Biotechnol 2024; 9:784-792. [PMID: 39021361 PMCID: PMC11253141 DOI: 10.1016/j.synbio.2024.06.005] [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: 04/05/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024] Open
Abstract
The diterpene ent-copalol is an important precursor to the synthesis of andrographolide and is found only in green chiretta (Andrographis paniculata). De novo biosynthesis of ent-copalol has not been reported, because the catalytic activity of ent-copalyl diphosphate synthase (CPS) is very low in microorganisms. In order to achieve the biosynthesis of ent-copalol, Saccharomyces cerevisiae was selected as the chassis strain, because its endogenous mevalonate pathway and dephosphorylases could provide natural promotion for the synthesis of ent-copalol. The strain capable of synthesizing diterpene geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate was constructed by strengthening the mevalonate pathway genes and weakening the competing pathway. Five full-length ApCPSs were screened by transcriptome sequencing of A. paniculata and ApCPS2 had the best activity and produced ent-CPP exclusively. The peak area of ent-copalol was increased after the ApCPS2 saturation mutation and its configuration was determined by NMR and ESI-MS detection. By appropriately optimizing acetyl-CoA supply and fusion-expressing key enzymes, 35.6 mg/L ent-copalol was generated. In this study, de novo biosynthesis and identification of ent-copalol were achieved and the highest titer ever reported. It provides a platform strain for the further pathway analysis of andrographolide and derivatives and provides a reference for the synthesis of other pharmaceutical intermediates.
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- Shan Li
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Rd, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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Chi H, Wen S, Wen T, Er L, Lei R, Dai C, Bian G, Shen K, Liu T. Geranylgeraniol: Bio-based platform for teprenone, menaquinone-4, and α-tocotrienol synthesis. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 411:131349. [PMID: 39182791 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131349] [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: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
Abstract
By utilizing the conformational selectivity of biosynthesis and the flexibility of chemical synthesis, researchers have formulated metabolic engineering-based semi-synthetic approaches that initiate with the final product's structure and identify key biosynthesis intermediates. Nonetheless, these tailored semi-synthetic routes focused on end-products, neglecting the possibility of biobased intermediates as a platform for derivatization. To address this challenge, this studyproposed a novel strategy resembling chemosynthesis-style divergent exploration to amplify the significance of biobased intermediates, in the case of geranylgeraniol (GGOH). Using the novel bifunctional terpene synthase PTTC066 and systematic metabolic engineering modifications, the engineered yeast straindemonstrated high GGOH production levels (3.32 g/L, 0.039 g/L/h). This platformenabled the semi-synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, including the anti-ulcer drug teprenone, the osteoporosis treatment drug menaquinone-4, and introduced a novel route for synthesizingα-tocotrienol. This study offers a fresh outlook on semi-synthetic approaches, opening avenues for improvements, substitutions, and innovations in industrial production processes.
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- Haoming Chi
- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Center of Materials Synthetic Biology, CAS Key Laboratory of Quantitative Engineering Biology, Shenzhen Institute of Synthetic Biology, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Radiology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Key Laboratory of Combinatorial Biosynthesis and Drug Discovery, Ministry of Education and School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Department of Urology, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; Wuhan Hesheng Technology Co., Ltd, Wuhan, China; TaiKang Center for Life and Medical Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China; State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, and School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
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Wang K, Yin M, Sun ML, Zhao Q, Ledesma-Amaro R, Ji XJ, Lin L. Engineering Yarrowia lipolytica for Efficient Synthesis of Geranylgeraniol. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:20568-20581. [PMID: 39241196 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c06749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/08/2024]
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Geranylgeraniol (GGOH) is a crucial component in fragrances and essential oils, and a valuable precursor of vitamin E. It is primarily extracted from the oleoresin of Bixa orellana, but is challenged by long plant growth cycles, severe environmental pollution, and low extraction efficiency. Chemically synthesized GGOH typically comprises a mix of isomers, making the separation process both challenging and costly. Advancements in synthetic biology have enabled the construction of microbial cell factories for GGOH production. In this study, Yarrowia lipolytica was engineered to efficiently synthesize GGOH by expressing heterologous phosphatase genes, enhancing precursor supplies of farnesyl diphosphate, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, and acetyl-CoA, and downregulating the squalene synthesis pathway by promoter engineering. Additionally, optimizing fermentation conditions and reducing reactive oxygen species significantly increased the GGOH titer to 3346.47 mg/L in a shake flask. To the best of our knowledge, this is the highest reported GGOH titer in shaking flasks to date, setting a new benchmark for terpenoid production.
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- Kaifeng Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bioengineering and Imperial College Centre for Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, U.K
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, People's Republic of China
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Zhang L, Fan C, Yang H, Xia Y, Shen W, Chen X. Biosynthetic pathway redesign in non-conventional yeast for enhanced production of cembratriene-ol. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 399:130596. [PMID: 38493939 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.130596] [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: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Cembratriene-ol (CBT-ol), a plant-derived macrocyclic diterpene with notable insecticidal activity, has attracted considerable attention with respect to the development of sustainable and green biopesticides. Currently, CBT-ol production is limited by an inefficient and costly plant extraction strategy. Herein, CBT-ol production was enhanced by redesigning the CBT-ol biosynthetic pathway in Candida tropicalis, with subsequent truncation of CBT-ol synthase further increasing CBT-ol production. Moreover, bottlenecks in the CBT-ol biosynthetic pathway were eliminated by adjusting the gene dosage of the rate-limiting enzymes. Ultimately, the resulting strain C. tropicalis CPPt-03D produced 129.17 mg/L CBT-ol in shaking flasks (a 144-fold increase relative to that of the initial strain C01-CD) with CBT-ol production reaching 1,425.76 mg/L in a 5-L bioreactor, representing the highest CBT-ol titer reported to date. These findings provide a green process and promising platform for the industrial production of CBT-ol and lays the foundation for organic farming.
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- Lihua Zhang
- College of Life Science, Xinyang Normal University, Xinyang 464000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, & School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, & School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, & School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, & School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Key Laboratory of Industrial Biotechnology, Ministry of Education, & School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Wang S, Meng D, Feng M, Li C, Wang Y. Efficient Plant Triterpenoids Synthesis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: from Mechanisms to Engineering Strategies. ACS Synth Biol 2024; 13:1059-1076. [PMID: 38546129 DOI: 10.1021/acssynbio.4c00061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Triterpenoids possess a range of biological activities and are extensively utilized in the pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and chemical industries. Traditionally, they are acquired through chemical synthesis and plant extraction. However, these methods have drawbacks, including high energy consumption, environmental pollution, and being time-consuming. Recently, the de novo synthesis of triterpenoids in microbial cell factories has been achieved. This represents a promising and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional supply methods. Saccharomyces cerevisiae, known for its robustness, safety, and ample precursor supply, stands out as an ideal candidate for triterpenoid biosynthesis. However, challenges persist in industrial production and economic feasibility of triterpenoid biosynthesis. Consequently, metabolic engineering approaches have been applied to improve the triterpenoid yield, leading to substantial progress. This review explores triterpenoids biosynthesis mechanisms in S. cerevisiae and strategies for efficient production. Finally, the review also discusses current challenges and proposes potential solutions, offering insights for future engineering.
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- Shuai Wang
- Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Institute of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Institute of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Institute of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- Key Laboratory for Industrial Biocatalysis, Ministry of Education, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Key Laboratory of Medical Molecule Science and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Institute of Biochemical Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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Bai X, Wang S, Zhang Q, Hu Y, Zhou J, Men L, Li D, Ma J, Wei Q, Xu M, Yin X, Hu T. Reprogramming the Metabolism of Yeast for High-Level Production of Miltiradiene. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:8704-8714. [PMID: 38572931 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c01203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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Miltiradiene serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of various high-value abietane-type diterpenes, exhibiting diverse pharmacological activities. Previous efforts to enhance miltiradiene production have primarily focused on the mevalonate acetate (MVA) pathway. However, limited emphasis has been placed on optimizing the supply of acetyl-CoA and NADPH. In this study, we constructed a platform yeast strain for miltiradiene production by reinforcing the biosynthetic pathway of geranylgeranyl diphosphate (GGPP) and acetyl-CoA, and addressing the imbalance between the supply and demand of the redox cofactor NADPH within the cytoplasm, resulting in an increase in miltiradiene yield to 1.31 g/L. Furthermore, we conducted modifications to the miltiradiene synthase fusion protein tSmKSL1-CfTPS1. Finally, the comprehensive engineering strategies and protein modification strategies culminated in 1.43 g/L miltiradiene in the engineered yeast under shake flask culture conditions. Overall, our work established efficient yeast cell factories for miltiradiene production, providing a foothold for heterologous biosynthesis of abietane-type diterpenes.
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- Xue Bai
- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu 611137, China
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- College of Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
- Key Laboratory of Elemene Class Anti-Cancer Chinese Medicines; Engineering Laboratory of Development and Application of Traditional Chinese Medicines; Collaborative Innovation Center of Traditional Chinese Medicines of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, China
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Qin Z, Zhang Y, Liu S, Zeng W, Zhou J, Xu S. Combining Metabolic Engineering and Lipid Droplet Assembly to Achieve Campesterol Overproduction in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:4814-4824. [PMID: 38389392 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c09764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Campesterol is a kind of important functional food additive. Therefore, stable and efficient campesterol biosynthesis is significant. Herein, we first knocked out the sterol 22-desaturase gene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and expressed sterol Δ7-reductase from Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, obtaining a strain that produced 6.6 mg/L campesterol. Then, the modular expression of campesterol synthesis enzymes was performed, and a campesterol titer of 88.3 mg/L was achieved. Because campesterol is a lipid-soluble macromolecule, we promoted lipid droplet formation by exploring regulatory factors, and campesterol production was improved to 169.20 mg/L. Next, triacylglycerol lipase was used to achieve compartment campesterol synthesis. After enhancing the expression of sterol Δ7-reductase and screening cations, the campesterol titer reached 438.28 mg/L in a shake flask and 1.44 g/L in a 5 L bioreactor, which represents the highest campesterol titer reported to date. Metabolic regulation combined with lipid droplet engineering may be useful for the synthesis of other steroids as well.
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- Zhijie Qin
- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Science Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
- Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education on Food Synthetic Biotechnology, School of Biotechnology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Cereal Fermentation and Food Biomanufacturing, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Road, Wuxi 214122, Jiangsu, China
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Yang L, Jia C, Xie B, Chen M, Cheng X, Chen X, Dong W, Zhou J, Jiang M. Lighting up Pyruvate Metabolism in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by a Genetically Encoded Fluorescent Biosensor. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024; 72:1651-1659. [PMID: 38206807 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c08724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Monitoring intracellular pyruvate is useful for the exploration of fundamental metabolism and for guiding the construction of yeast cell factories for chemical production. Here, we employed a genetically encoded fluorescent Pyronic biosensor to light up the pyruvate metabolic state in the cytoplasm, nucleus, and mitochondria of Saccharomyces cerevisiae BY4741. A strong correlation was observed between the pyruvate fluctuation in mitochondria and cytoplasm when exposed to different metabolites. Further metabolic analysis of pyruvate uptake and glycolytic dynamics showed that glucose and fructose dose-dependently activated cytoplasmic pyruvate levels more effectively than direct exposure to pyruvate. Meanwhile, the Pyronic biosensor could visually distinguish phenotypes of the wild-type S. cerevisiae BY4741 and the pyruvate-hyperproducing S. cerevisiae TAM at a single-cell resolution, having the potential for high-throughput screening. Overall, Pyronic biosensors targeting different suborganelles contribute to mapping and studying the central carbon metabolism in-depth and guide the design and construction of yeast cell factories.
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- Lu Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmacy, Optogenetics & Synthetic Biology Interdisciplinary Research Center, State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai 200237, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, P. R. China
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
- Jiangsu National Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials (SICAM), Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211800, P. R. China
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