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Zhang H, Wang Z, Sun C, Zhang C, Liu H, Cui Q, Song X, Wang S. A phospholipid:diacylglycerol acyltransferase is involved in the regulation of phospholipids homeostasis in oleaginous Aurantiochytrium sp. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS 2023; 16:142. [PMID: 37752571 PMCID: PMC10523756 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-023-02396-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Thraustochytrids have gained attention as a potential source for the production of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), where DHA is predominantly stored in the form of triacylglycerol (TAG). The TAG biosynthesis pathways, including the acyl-CoA-dependent Kennedy pathway and the acyl-CoA-independent pathway, have been predicted in thraustochytrids, while the specific details regarding their roles are currently uncertain. RESULTS Phospholipid:diacylglycerol acyltransferase (PDAT) plays a key role in the acyl-CoA-independent pathway by transferring acyl-group from phospholipids (PL) to diacylglycerol (DAG) to from TAG. In thraustochytrid Aurantiochytrium sp. SD116, an active AuPDAT was confirmed by heterologous expression in a TAG-deficient yeast strain H1246. Analysis of AuPDAT function in vivo revealed that deletion of AuPDAT led to slow growth and a significant decrease in cell number, but improved PL content in the single cell during the cell growth and lipid accumulation phases. Interestingly, deletion of AuPDAT did not affect total lipid and TAG content, but both were significantly increased within a single cell. Moreover, overexpression of AuPDAT also resulted in a decrease in cell number, while the total lipid and cell diameter of a single cell were markedly increased. Altogether, both up-regulation and down-regulation of AuPDAT expression affected the cell number, which further associated with the total lipid and TAG content in a single cell. CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates that AuPDAT-mediated pathway play a minor role in TAG synthesis, and that the function of AuPDAT may be involved in regulating PL homeostasis by converting PL to TAG in a controlled manner. These findings expand our understanding of lipid biosynthesis in Aurantiochytrium sp. and open new avenues for developing "customized cell factory" for lipid production.
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- Huidan Zhang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.189 Songling Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Shandong Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.189 Songling Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Shandong Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.189 Songling Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Shandong Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- Key Laboratory of Marine Drugs, Ministry of Education, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.189 Songling Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Shandong Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.189 Songling Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Shandong Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.189 Songling Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China.
- Academy of Plateau Science and Sustainability, Qinghai Normal University, Xining, 810016, Qinghai, China.
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Shandong Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China.
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China.
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Biofuels, Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No.189 Songling Road, Laoshan District, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China.
- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Energy Genetics, Shandong Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Shandong Energy Institute, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China.
- Qingdao New Energy Shandong Laboratory, Qingdao Engineering Laboratory of Single Cell Oil, Qingdao, 266101, Shandong, China.
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Mu X, Zhang F. Diverse mechanisms of bioproduction heterogeneity in fermentation and their control strategies. J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol 2023; 50:kuad033. [PMID: 37791393 PMCID: PMC10583207 DOI: 10.1093/jimb/kuad033] [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: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
Abstract
Microbial bioproduction often faces challenges related to populational heterogeneity, where cells exhibit varying biosynthesis capabilities. Bioproduction heterogeneity can stem from genetic and non-genetic factors, resulting in decreased titer, yield, stability, and reproducibility. Consequently, understanding and controlling bioproduction heterogeneity are crucial for enhancing the economic competitiveness of large-scale biomanufacturing. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of current understandings of the various mechanisms underlying bioproduction heterogeneity. Additionally, we examine common strategies for controlling bioproduction heterogeneity based on these mechanisms. By implementing more robust measures to mitigate heterogeneity, we anticipate substantial enhancements in the scalability and stability of bioproduction processes. ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY This review summarizes current understandings of different mechanisms of bioproduction heterogeneity and common control strategies based on these mechanisms.
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- Xinyue Mu
- Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
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- Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
- Division of Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
- Institute of Materials Science & Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA
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Zhang M, Gao Y, Yu C, Wang J, Weng K, Li Q, He Y, Guo Z, Zhang H, Huang J, Li L. Transcriptome analysis of malate-induced Schizochytrium sp. FJU-512 reveals a novel pathway for biosynthesis of docosahexaenoic acid with enhanced expression of genes responsible for acetyl-CoA and NADPH accumulation. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:1006138. [PMID: 36299719 PMCID: PMC9589357 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1006138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Schizochytrium is one of the few oleaginous microalgae that produce docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)-rich lipids. In this study, global changes in gene expression levels of Schizochytrium sp. FJU-512 cultured with malate in a 15 l-bioreactor was analyzed using comparative transcriptomics. The changes were found mainly in the genes involved in oxidative phosphorylation, β-oxidation, and pentose phosphate pathways. Consequently, the global changes in genes associated with the pathways could lead to an increase in the influx throughputs of pyruvate, branched-chain amino acids, fatty acids, and vitamin B6. Our transcriptome analysis indicated pyruvate dehydrogenase E2 component and acetolactate synthase I/II/III large subunit as major contributors to acetyl-CoA biosynthesis, whereas glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase was indicated as the major contributor to the biosynthesis of NADPH. An increase in DHA titer of up to 22% was achieved with the addition of malate to the fed-batch culture of Schizochytrium sp. FJU-512. This study provides an alternate method to enhance DHA production in Schizochytrium sp. FJU-512 through malate induced upregulation of genes responsible for acetyl-CoA and NADPH biosynthesis.
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- Mingliang Zhang
- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
- College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
- College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
- College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
- Huaidong Zhang,
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
- College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Industrial Microbiology of Ministry of Education, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
- College of Life Sciences, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Li Li,
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