Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Designer Microbial Cell Factories: Metabolic Engineering and Applications

Designer microbial cell factories are used to generate engineered microbes for desired outputs, such as value-added compounds or biodegradation of pollutants. They offer increased molecular diversity and selective chemistry and are being used in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and bioremediation. Directed evolution allows for the introduction of regulated and predictable functions into MCFs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 524 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

The book titled "Designer Microbial Cell Factories: Metabolic Engineering and Applications" is the latest addition to the esteemed Current Developments in Biotechnology and Bioengineering series. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the biotechnological techniques and strategies employed to engineer microbes and enhance their metabolic pathways, ultimately achieving desired outcomes such as the production of valuable compounds or the degradation of xenobiotic pollutants.

Moreover, the book delves into the practical applications of designer microbes across diverse fields, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and bioremediation. By harnessing the reprogramming capabilities of microbial cell factories (MCFs), researchers have gained the ability to create microbes with enhanced molecular diversity and selective chemistry. These engineered microbes hold immense potential in addressing various challenges, ranging from sustainable agriculture to environmental remediation and human health.

Directed evolution, another key approach employed in this book, enables the engineering of microbes by introducing regulated and predictable functions into MCFs. This approach overcomes the limitations imposed by natural evolution and allows for the customization of microbial traits to suit specific applications.

Overall, "Designer Microbial Cell Factories: Metabolic Engineering and Applications" serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scientists, and practitioners interested in advancing the field of biotechnology and bioengineering. It provides a deep understanding of the latest developments in microbial cell factory engineering, metabolic pathway modulation, and their applications in various industries.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 235 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323885041