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  • Synthetic biology
  • Microbial engineering
  • Biochemical engineering

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  • Cellular biosensors are engineered using natural sensing systems.
  • Effective biosensors require tunable response ranges beyond simple detection.
  • Modulating natural systems is crucial for specific biosensor applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the customizability of two-component bacterial biosensors.
  • To explore the impact of receptor protein modulation on biosensor performance.
  • To develop a predictive mathematical model for biosensor design.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a mathematical model linking receptor abundance to biosensor characteristics (threshold, sensitivity, dynamic range).
  • Constructed a library of bacterial biosensors with varying receptor protein levels.
  • Experimentally validated model predictions against constructed biosensor performance.

Main Results:

  • Mathematical model accurately describes the relationship between receptor abundance and biosensor performance metrics.
  • Experimental results showed good agreement with theoretical predictions.
  • Modulating receptor protein abundance allows for predictable optimization of biosensor function.

Conclusions:

  • Receptor protein abundance is a key factor in tuning two-component bacterial biosensor performance.
  • The developed mathematical framework enables rational design of biosensors with desired characteristics.
  • Minimal genetic engineering through receptor modulation offers an efficient strategy for biosensor optimization.