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  • Synthetic biology
  • Molecular biology
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Co-expression of multiple genes is crucial for synthetic biology but limited by traditional monodirectional promoters (MDPs).
  • Nature utilizes bidirectional promoters (BDPs) for efficient gene co-expression, offering a model for improved synthetic tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a comprehensive library of synthetic BDPs for enhanced gene co-expression in the yeast Komagataella phaffii.
  • To provide a flexible platform for optimizing genetic circuits and metabolic pathways.

Main Methods:

  • Generated a library of 168 synthetic BDPs in Komagataella phaffii (syn. Pichia pastoris).
  • Leveraged naturally occurring BDPs as a source for synthetic parts.
  • Applied modular design strategies for BDP construction.

Main Results:

  • The synthetic BDP library enables rapid screening of diverse expression profiles and ratios.
  • Successfully optimized gene co-expression for metabolic pathways, including taxadiene and β-carotene production.
  • Demonstrated the utility of BDPs for metabolic engineering and synthetic biology.

Conclusions:

  • The developed synthetic BDP library offers a versatile tool for advancing synthetic biology and metabolic engineering.
  • The modular design approach for BDPs can be adapted for use in other eukaryotic hosts.
  • This work expands the toolkit for precise control of gene expression in biotechnological applications.