Microbial cell factories have been widely used in the production of various chemicals.
Although synthetic biology is useful in improving the cell factories, adaptation is still widely …

Carotenoids are an essential group of compounds that may be obtained by microbiological
synthesis. They are instrumental in various areas of industry, medicine, agriculture, and …

In current years, natural pigments are facing a fast-growing global market due to the
increase of people's awareness of health and the discovery of novel pharmacological effects …

Acetyl-CoA is a kind of important cofactor that is involved in many metabolic pathways. It
serves as the precursor for many interesting commercial products, such as terpenes …

Terpenoids are a large family of natural products with diversified structures and functions
that are widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and agricultural fields. However …

In addition to fulfilling their function of giving color, many natural pigments are known as
interesting bioactive compounds with potential health benefits. These compounds have …

Plant cell wall hydrolysates contain not only sugars but also substantial amounts of acetate,
a fermentation inhibitor that hinders bioconversion of lignocellulose. Despite the toxic and …

Squalene is an important triterpene with a wide range of applications. Given the growing
market demand for squalene, the development of microbial cell factories capable of …

Concerns regarding food security arise from population growth, global warming, and
reduction in arable land. With advances in synthetic biology, food production by microbes is …

Xylose is the second most abundant sugar in lignocellulosic biomass. Efficient and rapid
xylose utilization is essential for the economic bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass into …