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Abstract
Microbial synthetic biology focuses on the application of rational engineering strategies to reprogram microbial cells, thereby providing them with novel functions to meet different requirements. However, this engineering process inherently disrupts natural metabolism, leading to increased complexity and unpredictability within the metabolic system. To address these challenges, a series of orthogonal strategies has been developed and implemented in the construction of orthogonal genetic systems, metabolic pathways, energy systems, and regulatory systems. This review summarizes recent advances and applications of orthogonal strategies in microbial synthetic biology. Finally, future research directions in orthogonal microbial synthetic biology are explored, aiming to provide new insights for future studies.
期刊介绍:
Trends in Biotechnology publishes reviews and perspectives on the applied biological sciences, focusing on useful science applied to, derived from, or inspired by living systems.
The major themes that TIBTECH is interested in include:
Bioprocessing (biochemical engineering, applied enzymology, industrial biotechnology, biofuels, metabolic engineering)
Omics (genome editing, single-cell technologies, bioinformatics, synthetic biology)
Materials and devices (bionanotechnology, biomaterials, diagnostics/imaging/detection, soft robotics, biosensors/bioelectronics)
Therapeutics (biofabrication, stem cells, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, antibodies and other protein drugs, drug delivery)
Agroenvironment (environmental engineering, bioremediation, genetically modified crops, sustainable development).