1. Biological Properties of Sandalwood Oil and Microbial Synthesis of Its Major Sesquiterpenoids.
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Yan X, David SD, Du G, Li W, Liang D, Nie S, Ge M, Wang C, Qiao J, Li Y, and Caiyin Q
- Subjects
- Polycyclic Sesquiterpenes metabolism, Polycyclic Sesquiterpenes chemistry, Polycyclic Sesquiterpenes pharmacology, Humans, Bacteria metabolism, Bacteria drug effects, Sesquiterpenes metabolism, Sesquiterpenes chemistry, Plant Oils metabolism, Plant Oils chemistry, Metabolic Engineering, Santalum chemistry, Santalum metabolism
- Abstract
Sandalwood essential oil is extracted from the heartwood part of mature sandalwood and is known for its pleasant fragrance and exceptional medicinal activities, including antimicrobial, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory properties. The (Z)-α-santalol and (Z)-β-santalol are the most vital ingredients contributing to sandalwood oil's bioactivities and unique woody odor characteristics. Metabolic engineering strategies have shown promise in transforming microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria into effective cell factories for enhancing the production of vital sesquiterpenes (santalene and santalol) found in sandalwood oil. This review aims to summarize sources of sandalwood oil, its components/ingredients, and its applications. It also highlights the biosynthesis of santalene and santalol and the various metabolic engineering strategies employed to reconstruct and enhance santalene and santalol biosynthesis pathways in heterologous hosts.
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- 2024
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