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  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Synthetic Biology

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  • Classical directed evolution requires manual intervention and lacks concurrent hypermutation and selection.
  • Enzyme activity can be improved by coupling it to host cell growth, facilitating selection.
  • Directed evolution bypasses the need for mechanistic understanding of the target enzyme.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) OrthoRep system for continuous directed evolution.
  • To demonstrate the application of OrthoRep for evolving primary metabolic enzymes.
  • To outline applications for modifying plant enzymes and adapting prokaryotic enzymes for plant-like conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the OrthoRep system in Saccharomyces cerevisiae for continuous directed evolution.
  • Coupled enzyme activity to host cell growth for in vivo selection.
  • Applied the system to evolve a THI4 thiazole synthase, analyzing mutational outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated concurrent hypermutation and selection in vivo at scale with minimal manual input.
  • Successfully evolved primary metabolic enzymes using the OrthoRep system.
  • Illustrated specific mutational outcomes from the evolution of THI4 thiazole synthase.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous directed evolution via OrthoRep is a scalable and efficient method for enzyme engineering.
  • The system is valuable for modifying plant enzymes for return to plants and adapting prokaryotic enzymes for plant environments.
  • This approach supports advancements in plant metabolic research and engineering.