Transcriptional Engineering of Microalgae: Prospects for High-Value Chemicals.

Authors :: Bajhaiya, Amit K.
Ziehe Moreira, Javiera
Pittman, Jon K.
Source :: Trends in Biotechnology. Feb2017, Vol. 35 Issue 2, p95-99. 5p.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: Microalgae are diverse microorganisms that are of interest as novel sources of metabolites for various industrial, nutritional, and pharmaceutical applications. Recent studies have demonstrated transcriptional engineering of some metabolic pathways. We propose here that transcriptional engineering could be a viable means to manipulate the biosynthesis of specific high-value metabolic products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]