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Microalgae transformation enables foreign protein expression for biotechnology. Research focuses on improving gene transfer efficiency in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii and other microalgae species.

Keywords:

Chlamydomonas chloroplast transformation of algae diatoms microalgae nuclear transformation of algae red microalgae selection markers

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Area of Science:

* Biotechnology
* Molecular Biology
* Phycology

Background:

* Microalgae are diverse photosynthetic organisms utilized in various physiological studies.
* Chlamydomonas reinhardtii serves as a model organism due to its growth flexibility and genetic tractability.
* Efficient transformation systems are crucial for harnessing microalgae's biotechnological potential.

Purpose of the Study:

* To review and discuss gene transfer technologies in microalgae.
* To highlight methods for expressing foreign proteins in chloroplasts and nuclear genomes.
* To address challenges and advancements in microalgal transformation efficiency.

Main Methods:

* Development of transformation systems targeting chloroplast and nuclear genomes.
* Utilization of homologous recombination for chloroplast DNA targeting.
* Application of various selection modalities, including herbicides and metabolic markers.

Main Results:

* Chloroplast transformation allows targeted gene integration and expression of complex pathways.
* Nuclear transformation requires targeting signals for protein import and involves random integration.
* Novel tools are emerging to overcome low foreign gene expression efficiency.

Conclusions:

* Chlamydomonas reinhardtii is a key model for developing microalgal transformation technologies.
* Adapted technologies can be applied to other microalgae with higher biotechnological value.
* Continued innovation is needed to enhance foreign gene expression efficiency in microalgae.