Harnessing microbial co-culture to increase the production of known secondary metabolites.

IF 10.2 1区化学 Q1 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Natural Product Reports Pub Date : 2025-02-19 DOI:10.1039/d4np00052h

Yu-Zhen Li, Wan-Qi Zhang, Peng-Fei Hu, Qiong-Qiong Yang, István Molnár, Peng Xu, Bo-Bo Zhang

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Abstract

Covering: 2019 to 2024Secondary metabolites (SMs) are naturally occurring defense or signaling molecules that are also utilized as human and animal drugs, crop protection agents, and fine chemicals. Currently, SMs are primarily produced in monoculture settings, devoid of the intricate microbial interactions found in natural environments. Monoculture may lead to the silencing of gene clusters, requiring various genetic or bioprocess strategies to activate the biosynthesis of the corresponding metabolites. Less considered is the effect of monoculture on the efficiency of the production of important, known SMs during microbial fermentations. Co-culturing aims to mimic the complexity of natural microbial habitats, thus may increase the titer, the rate and/or the yield of fermentations. This review summarizes the progress in utilizing co-culture to promote the synthesis of known SMs by describing the types of various microbial co-cultures, listing the mechanisms for enhancing the biosynthesis of SMs, and navigating the challenges and strategies for applying such an approach in the biotechnology industries.

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Natural Product Reports 化学-生化与分子生物学

CiteScore

21.20

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3.40%

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127

审稿时长

1.7 months

期刊介绍： Natural Product Reports (NPR) serves as a pivotal critical review journal propelling advancements in all facets of natural products research, encompassing isolation, structural and stereochemical determination, biosynthesis, biological activity, and synthesis. With a broad scope, NPR extends its influence into the wider bioinorganic, bioorganic, and chemical biology communities. Covering areas such as enzymology, nucleic acids, genetics, chemical ecology, carbohydrates, primary and secondary metabolism, and analytical techniques, the journal provides insightful articles focusing on key developments shaping the field, rather than offering exhaustive overviews of all results. NPR encourages authors to infuse their perspectives on developments, trends, and future directions, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas within the natural products research community.