Changyu Pi, Jinyang Li, Tongtong Bao, Le Gao, Xin Wu
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Integrated base editing and microfluidics boost microbial lipid production from lignin
Lignin, a recalcitrant aromatic biopolymer, is a promising feedstock for sustainable valorization. Here, we investigated the transcriptional response of Curvularia clavata J1 to alkali lignin (AL) and established a Cu2+-inducible MCM5-AID base editor for genome-wide C-to-T/G-to-A mutagenesis. Transcriptomics revealed AL-induced upregulation of electron transport, lipid catabolism, and iron homeostasis. Droplet microfluidics enabled ultrahigh-throughput screening, identifying mutant M6 with superior traits. M6 achieved 49 % lipid of dry cell weight (DCW) (36 % increase) and 228.58 U/L laccase activity (75 % increase) in shake flasks, further validated in bioreactors with 51 % DCW lipid (33 % increase) and 240.43 U/L laccase activity (87 % increase). Genome sequencing confirmed random C-to-T mutations, while transcriptomics indicated enhanced fatty acid, steroid, and glycerolipid biosynthesis redirecting carbon flux to oil-enriched single-cell protein. This work provides an integrated framework for lignin biotransformation and highlights the potential of synthetic biology-microfluidics integration for precise fungal engineering.
期刊介绍:
Bioresource Technology publishes original articles, review articles, case studies, and short communications covering the fundamentals, applications, and management of bioresource technology. The journal seeks to advance and disseminate knowledge across various areas related to biomass, biological waste treatment, bioenergy, biotransformations, bioresource systems analysis, and associated conversion or production technologies.
Topics include:
• Biofuels: liquid and gaseous biofuels production, modeling and economics
• Bioprocesses and bioproducts: biocatalysis and fermentations
• Biomass and feedstocks utilization: bioconversion of agro-industrial residues
• Environmental protection: biological waste treatment
• Thermochemical conversion of biomass: combustion, pyrolysis, gasification, catalysis.