Metabolic Engineering Of Anaerobic Fungal Pathways For The Production Of Biofuels

Background: A novel method of manipulating metabolic networks and pathways within anaerobic gut fungi for their use in the production of lignocellulose-degrading enzymes and novel polyketide synthases (PKSs). Technology Description: Researchers at the University of California Santa Barbara have developed a novel method of manipulating metabolic networks and pathways within anaerobic gut fungi for their use in the production of lignocellulose-degrading enzymes and novel polyketide synthases (PKSs). The novel enzymes can be used in the degradation of lignocellulose (plant biomass) production of biofuels and novel products and production of antimicrobial compounds. Applications: 1) Biofuel production and bioremediation 2) Anti-microbial compound development 3) Drug discovery

Benefits

1) Production of novel polyketide synthases (PKSs) 2) Production of unique cellulose-degrading enzymes (cellulases)

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