Pub Date : 2025-01-06DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2025.100189
Xiaoxian Kuang , Juntao Shen , Linggang Zheng , Yi Duan , Yingfei Ma , Elaine Lai-Han Leung , Lei Dai
As our understanding of the role of the gut microbiome in human diseases deepens, precision engineering of the gut microbiome using bacteriophages has gained significant attention. Herein, we review the recent advances in bacteriophage-mediated modulation of the gut microbiome, discuss approaches at the ecological and genetic levels, and summarize the challenges and strategies pertinent to each level of intervention. Drawing on the structural attributes of bacteriophages in the context of precision engineering, we examined the latest developments in the field of phage administration. Gaining a nuanced understanding of microbiome manipulation will yield tailored strategies and technologies. This could revolutionize the prevention and treatment of diseases linked to gut pathogens and offer new avenues for the therapeutic use of bacteriophages.1
{"title":"Applications of bacteriophages in precision engineering of the human gut microbiome","authors":"Xiaoxian Kuang , Juntao Shen , Linggang Zheng , Yi Duan , Yingfei Ma , Elaine Lai-Han Leung , Lei Dai","doi":"10.1016/j.engmic.2025.100189","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.engmic.2025.100189","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As our understanding of the role of the gut microbiome in human diseases deepens, precision engineering of the gut microbiome using bacteriophages has gained significant attention. Herein, we review the recent advances in bacteriophage-mediated modulation of the gut microbiome, discuss approaches at the ecological and genetic levels, and summarize the challenges and strategies pertinent to each level of intervention. Drawing on the structural attributes of bacteriophages in the context of precision engineering, we examined the latest developments in the field of phage administration. Gaining a nuanced understanding of microbiome manipulation will yield tailored strategies and technologies. This could revolutionize the prevention and treatment of diseases linked to gut pathogens and offer new avenues for the therapeutic use of bacteriophages.<span><span><sup>1</sup></span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":100478,"journal":{"name":"Engineering Microbiology","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100189"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143099239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Owing to their diverse coordination patterns and catalytic mechanisms, non-heme iron-dependent dioxygenases catalyze a variety of biochemical reactions involved in the synthesis of numerous natural products and valuable compounds. Recently, we discovered a novel and atypical non-heme iron-dependent dioxygenase, BTG13, that features a unique coordination center consisting of four histidines and a carboxylated lysine (Kcx). This enzyme catalyzes the C–C bond cleavage of anthraquinone through two unconventional steps, with modified Kcx playing a key role in facilitating these processes, as revealed by molecular dynamics simulations and quantum chemical calculations. Phylogenetic analyses and other studies suggest that BTG13-related metalloenzymes are widespread in various organisms. Here, we highlight the significance of this new class of non-heme iron-dependent oxygenases and their potential as novel tools for practical applications in synthetic biology.
{"title":"BTG13-related metalloenzymes: Atypical non-heme iron-dependent dioxygenases with unusual coordination patterns and catalytic mechanisms","authors":"Zhiwei Deng, Zhenbo Yuan, Zhengshan Luo, Yijian Rao","doi":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100188","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100188","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Owing to their diverse coordination patterns and catalytic mechanisms, non-heme iron-dependent dioxygenases catalyze a variety of biochemical reactions involved in the synthesis of numerous natural products and valuable compounds. Recently, we discovered a novel and atypical non-heme iron-dependent dioxygenase, BTG13, that features a unique coordination center consisting of four histidines and a carboxylated lysine (Kcx). This enzyme catalyzes the C–C bond cleavage of anthraquinone through two unconventional steps, with modified Kcx playing a key role in facilitating these processes, as revealed by molecular dynamics simulations and quantum chemical calculations. Phylogenetic analyses and other studies suggest that BTG13-related metalloenzymes are widespread in various organisms. Here, we highlight the significance of this new class of non-heme iron-dependent oxygenases and their potential as novel tools for practical applications in synthetic biology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100478,"journal":{"name":"Engineering Microbiology","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100188"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143099240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-12-30DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100187
H. Shayista , M.N. Nagendra Prasad , S. Niranjan Raj , Ashwini Prasad , S. Lakshmi , H.K. Ranjini , K. Manju , Ravikumara , Raghuraj Singh Chouhan , Olga Y. Khohlova , Olga V. Perianova , Syed Baker
The present review explores the influence of the gut microbiota on antibiotic resistance dynamics, particularly those associated with dysbiosis. The improper use of antibiotics can induce resistance in pathogens through various pathways, which is a topic of increasing interest within the scientific community. This review highlights the importance of microbial diversity, gut metabolism, and inflammatory responses against the dysbiosis due to the action of antibiotics. Additionally, it examines how secondary metabolites secreted by pathogens can serve as biomarkers for the early detection of antibiotic resistance. Although significant progress has been made in this field, key research gaps persist, including the need for a deeper understanding of the long-term effects of antibiotic-induced dysbiosis and the specific mechanisms driving the evolution of resistance in gut bacteria. Based on these considerations, this review systematically analyzed studies from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus up to July 2024. This study aimed to explore the dynamics of the interactions between gut microbiota and antibiotic resistance, specifically examining how microbial composition influences the development of resistance mechanisms. By elucidating these relationships, this review provides insights into management strategies for drug resistance and improves our understanding of microbial contributions to host health.
{"title":"Complexity of antibiotic resistance and its impact on gut microbiota dynamics","authors":"H. Shayista , M.N. Nagendra Prasad , S. Niranjan Raj , Ashwini Prasad , S. Lakshmi , H.K. Ranjini , K. Manju , Ravikumara , Raghuraj Singh Chouhan , Olga Y. Khohlova , Olga V. Perianova , Syed Baker","doi":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100187","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100187","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The present review explores the influence of the gut microbiota on antibiotic resistance dynamics, particularly those associated with dysbiosis. The improper use of antibiotics can induce resistance in pathogens through various pathways, which is a topic of increasing interest within the scientific community. This review highlights the importance of microbial diversity, gut metabolism, and inflammatory responses against the dysbiosis due to the action of antibiotics. Additionally, it examines how secondary metabolites secreted by pathogens can serve as biomarkers for the early detection of antibiotic resistance. Although significant progress has been made in this field, key research gaps persist, including the need for a deeper understanding of the long-term effects of antibiotic-induced dysbiosis and the specific mechanisms driving the evolution of resistance in gut bacteria. Based on these considerations, this review systematically analyzed studies from PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Scopus up to July 2024. This study aimed to explore the dynamics of the interactions between gut microbiota and antibiotic resistance, specifically examining how microbial composition influences the development of resistance mechanisms. By elucidating these relationships, this review provides insights into management strategies for drug resistance and improves our understanding of microbial contributions to host health.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100478,"journal":{"name":"Engineering Microbiology","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100187"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143099238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-12-09DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100186
Anqi Peng , Weijiao Zhang , Haibo Xiong , Luyao Zhang , Jian Cheng , Yang Wang , Zhen Kang
Small regulatory RNAs (sRNAs) are non-coding RNA molecules that fine-tune various cellular processes and respond to various environmental stimuli. In Bacillus subtilis, the regulatory mechanisms and specific targets of several sRNAs remain largely unknown. In this study, we identified and characterized S612 as a self-terminating sRNA in B. subtilis. The expression of S612 is regulated by external signals, including nutrient availability and salt concentration. Overexpression of S612 induced filamentous cells with extensive cellular elongation and complete inhibition of sporulation, indicating its potential to control cell morphology and spore formation. S612 directly targets and downregulates genes through post-transcriptional base pairing with mRNAs, including ylmD, trpE, ycxC, yycS, rapH, and amyE, some of which are involved in cell membrane integrity, cell wall synthesis, and sporulation initiation. Therefore, we propose that S612 is an important post-transcriptional regulator of cell morphology and sporulation.
{"title":"Characterization of a small non-coding RNA S612 in Bacillus subtilis","authors":"Anqi Peng , Weijiao Zhang , Haibo Xiong , Luyao Zhang , Jian Cheng , Yang Wang , Zhen Kang","doi":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100186","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100186","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Small regulatory RNAs (sRNAs) are non-coding RNA molecules that fine-tune various cellular processes and respond to various environmental stimuli. In <em>Bacillus subtilis</em>, the regulatory mechanisms and specific targets of several sRNAs remain largely unknown. In this study, we identified and characterized S612 as a self-terminating sRNA in <em>B. subtilis</em>. The expression of S612 is regulated by external signals, including nutrient availability and salt concentration. Overexpression of S612 induced filamentous cells with extensive cellular elongation and complete inhibition of sporulation, indicating its potential to control cell morphology and spore formation. S612 directly targets and downregulates genes through post-transcriptional base pairing with mRNAs, including <em>ylmD, trpE, ycxC, yycS, rapH</em>, and <em>amyE</em>, some of which are involved in cell membrane integrity, cell wall synthesis, and sporulation initiation. Therefore, we propose that S612 is an important post-transcriptional regulator of cell morphology and sporulation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100478,"journal":{"name":"Engineering Microbiology","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100186"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143099242","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT), a unique DNA polymerase, can elongate DNA by adding deoxynucleotides to the 3′ terminal of a DNA chain in a template-independent manner. Owing to their remarkable DNA synthesis activity, TdTs have promoted the development of numerous nucleic acid-based methods, tools, and associated applications, attracting broad interest from both academia and industry. This review summarizes and discusses the recent research on TdTs, including their biochemical characteristics, enzyme engineering, and practical applications. New insights and perspectives on the future development of TdTs are provided.
{"title":"Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase: Properties and applications","authors":"Chengjie Zhang , Hizar Subthain , Fei Guo , Peng Fang , Shanmin Zheng , Mengzhe Shen , Xianger Jiang , Zhengquan Gao , Chunxiao Meng , Shengying Li , Lei Du","doi":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100179","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100179","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT), a unique DNA polymerase, can elongate DNA by adding deoxynucleotides to the 3′ terminal of a DNA chain in a template-independent manner. Owing to their remarkable DNA synthesis activity, TdTs have promoted the development of numerous nucleic acid-based methods, tools, and associated applications, attracting broad interest from both academia and industry. This review summarizes and discusses the recent research on TdTs, including their biochemical characteristics, enzyme engineering, and practical applications. New insights and perspectives on the future development of TdTs are provided.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100478,"journal":{"name":"Engineering Microbiology","volume":"5 1","pages":"Article 100179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143099241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-09DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100178
Zhong Yu , Zhihao Gan , Ahmed Tawfik , Fangang Meng
Interspecific interactions are an important component and a strong selective force in microbial communities. Over the past few decades, there has been a growing awareness of the variability in microbial interactions, and various studies are already unraveling the inner working dynamics in microbial communities. This has prompted scientists to develop novel techniques for characterizing the varying interspecific interactions among microbes. Here, we review the precise definitions of pairwise and high-order interactions, summarize the key concepts related to interaction variability, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of emerging characterization techniques. Specifically, we found that most methods can accurately predict or provide direct information about microbial pairwise interactions. However, some of these methods inevitably mask the underlying high-order interactions in the microbial community. Making reasonable assumptions and choosing a characterization method to explore varying microbial interactions should allow us to better understand and engineer dynamic microbial systems.
{"title":"Exploring interspecific interaction variability in microbiota: A review","authors":"Zhong Yu , Zhihao Gan , Ahmed Tawfik , Fangang Meng","doi":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100178","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100178","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Interspecific interactions are an important component and a strong selective force in microbial communities. Over the past few decades, there has been a growing awareness of the variability in microbial interactions, and various studies are already unraveling the inner working dynamics in microbial communities. This has prompted scientists to develop novel techniques for characterizing the varying interspecific interactions among microbes. Here, we review the precise definitions of pairwise and high-order interactions, summarize the key concepts related to interaction variability, and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of emerging characterization techniques. Specifically, we found that most methods can accurately predict or provide direct information about microbial pairwise interactions. However, some of these methods inevitably mask the underlying high-order interactions in the microbial community. Making reasonable assumptions and choosing a characterization method to explore varying microbial interactions should allow us to better understand and engineer dynamic microbial systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100478,"journal":{"name":"Engineering Microbiology","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100178"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142703573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-03DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100177
Lawson Mensah , Elise Cartmell , Mandy Fletton , Mark Scrimshaw , Pablo Campo
Diverse microbial community structures (MCS) in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are vital for effectively removing nutrients and chemicals from wastewater. However, the regular monitoring of MCS in WWTP bioreactors remains unattractive owing to the skill and cost required for deploying modern microbial molecular techniques in the routine assessment of engineered systems. In contrast, low-resolution methods for assessing broad changes in the MCS, such as phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) analysis, have been used effectively in soil studies for decades. Despite using PLFA analysis in soil remediation studies to capture the long-term effects of environmental changes on MCS, its application in WWTPs, where the microbial mass is dynamic and operational conditions are more fluid, remains limited. In this study, microbial communities in a controlled pilot plant and 12 full-scale activated sludge plants (ASPs) were surveyed over a two-year period using PLFA analysis. This study revealed that changes in the MCS in wastewater bioreactors could be detected using PLFA analysis. The MCS comprised 59 % Gram-negative and 9 % Gram-positive bacteria, 31 % fungi, and 1 % actinomycetes. The abundances of Gram-negative bacteria and fungi were strongly inversely correlated, with an R2 = 0.93, while the fatty acids cy17:0 and 16:1ω7c positively correlated (R2 = 0.869). Variations in temperature, solid retention time, and WWTP configuration significantly influenced the MCS in activated sludge reactors. This study showed that WWTP bioreactors can be routinely monitored using PLFA analysis, and changes in the bioreactor profile that may indicate imminent bioreactor failure can be identified.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-28DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100176
Zeynab Rangraz , Mostafa M. Amini , Zohreh Habibi
Surface adsorption is a convenient and readily available method for immobilizing enzymes on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Metal-organic framework-5 (MOF-5), isoreticular metal-organic frameworks-3 (IRMOF-3), and multivariate analysis of MOF-5/IRMOF-3 (MMI) with a half-amino group (-NH2) were prepared in this study. Thermomyces lanuginosus lipase (TLL) was chosen as a commercially available enzyme for immobilization on the surfaces of these MOFs. Briefly, 1.5 mg of TLL was added to 10 mg of the MOFs, and after 24 h, 67, 74, and 88% of the TLL was immobilized on MOF-5, IRMOF-3, and MMI, respectively. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis were used to characterize the resulting biocomposites. TLL@MOF-5, TLL@IRMOF-3, and TLL@MMI exhibited activities of 55, 75, and 110 U/mg, respectively. Investigation of the activity and stability of the prepared biocatalysts showed that TLL immobilized on MMI was 2.34-fold more active than free TLL. TLL@MMI exhibited high stability and activity even under harsh conditions. After 24 h of incubation in a mixture of 50% (v/v) MeOH, TLL@MMI retained 80% of its activity, whereas TLL@MOF-5 and free TLL lost 50 and 60% of their activities, respectively. TLL@MMI was used to synthesize 2-arylidenehydrazinyl-4-arylthiozole derivatives (91–98%) in a one-pot vessel by adding benzaldehydes, phenacyl bromides, and thiosemicarbazide to water. The efficiency of the 4a derivative with free TLL was 43%, whereas that with TLL@MMI was 98%.
{"title":"Immobilization of Thermomyces lanuginosus lipase on metal-organic frameworks and investigation of their catalytic properties and stability","authors":"Zeynab Rangraz , Mostafa M. Amini , Zohreh Habibi","doi":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100176","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100176","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Surface adsorption is a convenient and readily available method for immobilizing enzymes on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Metal-organic framework-5 (MOF-5), isoreticular metal-organic frameworks-3 (IRMOF-3), and multivariate analysis of MOF-5/IRMOF-3 (MMI) with a half-amino group (-NH<sub>2</sub>) were prepared in this study. <em>Thermomyces lanuginosus</em> lipase (TLL) was chosen as a commercially available enzyme for immobilization on the surfaces of these MOFs. Briefly, 1.5 mg of TLL was added to 10 mg of the MOFs, and after 24 h, 67, 74, and 88% of the TLL was immobilized on MOF-5, IRMOF-3, and MMI, respectively. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis were used to characterize the resulting biocomposites. TLL@MOF-5, TLL@IRMOF-3, and TLL@MMI exhibited activities of 55, 75, and 110 U/mg, respectively. Investigation of the activity and stability of the prepared biocatalysts showed that TLL immobilized on MMI was 2.34-fold more active than free TLL. TLL@MMI exhibited high stability and activity even under harsh conditions. After 24 h of incubation in a mixture of 50% (v/v) MeOH, TLL@MMI retained 80% of its activity, whereas TLL@MOF-5 and free TLL lost 50 and 60% of their activities, respectively. TLL@MMI was used to synthesize 2-arylidenehydrazinyl-4-arylthiozole derivatives (91–98%) in a one-pot vessel by adding benzaldehydes, phenacyl bromides, and thiosemicarbazide to water. The efficiency of the 4a derivative with free TLL was 43%, whereas that with TLL@MMI was 98%.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100478,"journal":{"name":"Engineering Microbiology","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100176"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142662492","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-24DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100175
Zhi-Feng Zhang, Meng Li
Recently, Chen et al. published their breakthrough results on a marine microbial genomic catalog and genetic potentials in bioprospecting in Nature, providing unprecedented opportunities for development and utilization of genetic resources of marine microorganisms. To highlight this article, we summarized and highlighted their breakthroughs seriatim
{"title":"The way to uncovering and utilizing marine microbial resources","authors":"Zhi-Feng Zhang, Meng Li","doi":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100175","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100175","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recently, Chen et al. published their breakthrough results on a marine microbial genomic catalog and genetic potentials in bioprospecting in Nature, providing unprecedented opportunities for development and utilization of genetic resources of marine microorganisms. To highlight this article, we summarized and highlighted their breakthroughs seriatim</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100478,"journal":{"name":"Engineering Microbiology","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100175"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142427315","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-10DOI: 10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100174
Yilin Le , Mengqi Zhang , Pengju Wu , Huilei Wang , Jinfeng Ni
The depletion of fossil fuels and their impact on the environment have led to efforts to develop alternative sustainable fuels. While biofuel derived from lignocellulose is considered a sustainable, renewable, and green energy source, enhancing biofuel production and achieving a cost-effective bioconversion of lignocellulose at existing bio-refineries remains a challenge. Consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) using thermophiles can simplify this operation by integrating multiple processes, such as hydrolytic enzyme production, lignocellulose degradation, biofuel fermentation, and product distillation. This paper reviews recent developments in the conversion of lignocellulose to biofuel using thermophile-based CBP. First, advances in thermostable enzyme and thermophilic lignocellulolytic microorganism discovery and development for lignocellulosic biorefinery use are outlined. Then, several thermophilic CBP candidates and thermophilic microbes engineered to drive CBP of lignocellulose are reviewed. CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing tools developed for thermophiles are also highlighted. The potential applications of the Design-Build-Test-Learn (DBTL) synthetic biology strategy for designing and constructing thermophilic CBP hosts are also discussed in detail. Overall, this review illustrates how to develop highly sophisticated thermophilic CBP hosts for use in lignocellulosic biorefinery applications.
{"title":"Biofuel production from lignocellulose via thermophile-based consolidated bioprocessing","authors":"Yilin Le , Mengqi Zhang , Pengju Wu , Huilei Wang , Jinfeng Ni","doi":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100174","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.engmic.2024.100174","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The depletion of fossil fuels and their impact on the environment have led to efforts to develop alternative sustainable fuels. While biofuel derived from lignocellulose is considered a sustainable, renewable, and green energy source, enhancing biofuel production and achieving a cost-effective bioconversion of lignocellulose at existing bio-refineries remains a challenge. Consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) using thermophiles can simplify this operation by integrating multiple processes, such as hydrolytic enzyme production, lignocellulose degradation, biofuel fermentation, and product distillation. This paper reviews recent developments in the conversion of lignocellulose to biofuel using thermophile-based CBP. First, advances in thermostable enzyme and thermophilic lignocellulolytic microorganism discovery and development for lignocellulosic biorefinery use are outlined. Then, several thermophilic CBP candidates and thermophilic microbes engineered to drive CBP of lignocellulose are reviewed. CRISPR/Cas-based genome editing tools developed for thermophiles are also highlighted. The potential applications of the Design-Build-Test-Learn (DBTL) synthetic biology strategy for designing and constructing thermophilic CBP hosts are also discussed in detail. Overall, this review illustrates how to develop highly sophisticated thermophilic CBP hosts for use in lignocellulosic biorefinery applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100478,"journal":{"name":"Engineering Microbiology","volume":"4 4","pages":"Article 100174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142427314","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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