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[Plant as bioreactor].
Jing Yang1, Tianhang Li, Lidong Xiong
1Ministry of Education Bioreactor and Drug Development Research Center, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China.
Sheng Wu Gong Cheng Xue Bao = Chinese Journal of Biotechnology
|August 13, 2009
Summary
Plants serve as effective bioreactors for producing diverse proteins. This review covers various plant-based expression systems and recent advancements, offering insights for future applications.
Area of Science:
- Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology
- Plant Sciences
Context:
- Plant-based systems offer a scalable and cost-effective alternative for heterogenous protein expression.
- Traditional methods face challenges in yield, purification, and cost for complex proteins.
Purpose:
- To review and analyze diverse plant bioreactor systems for protein expression.
- To highlight recent technological developments and innovations in the field.
- To discuss future perspectives and challenges based on practical experience.
Summary:
- This review examines various plant expression platforms, including viral, bacterial, and yeast-based systems, for recombinant protein production.
- Key advancements in genetic engineering, metabolic pathway optimization, and downstream processing are discussed.
- The integration of different expression strategies and their potential for industrial-scale manufacturing is explored.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of plant bioreactors for researchers and industry professionals.
- Identifies promising avenues for improving protein yield, quality, and economic viability.
- Facilitates the development of novel therapeutic proteins and industrial enzymes using plant-based systems.
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