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CRISPR-Cas gene editing advances microalgal engineering for biofuels and nutraceuticals. This review proposes synthetic biology strategies, including genome and epigenome resources, to enhance microalgal metabolic engineering.

Keywords:

Acetyl-CoA CRISPR-Cas Genome engineering Microalgae Synthetic biology

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Biotechnology
Synthetic Biology
Microalgal Engineering

Background:

CRISPR-Cas technology offers precise genomic modification capabilities.
Microalgae are valuable for biofuels and nutraceuticals due to high metabolite content.
Microalgal genome engineering lags behind other model organisms.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current microalgal genome engineering status.
To propose advanced genome engineering schemes for microalgae.
To explore synthetic biology applications for carbon-based engineering in microalgae.

Main Methods:

Utilizing genomic information for stable transgene expression.
Developing sgRNA libraries for targeted gene modification.
Establishing pan-genomic and epigenomic resources.
Constructing mini-genomes for enhanced genetic manipulation.

Main Results:

Identification of "safe harbor" sites for stable transgene integration.
Framework for advanced microalgal genome engineering strategies.
Integration of metabolic pathways, focusing on Acetyl-CoA.

Conclusions:

CRISPR-Cas and synthetic biology can significantly advance microalgal engineering.
Proposed schemes will enable enhanced biofuel and nutraceutical production.
Further development of genomic and epigenomic resources is crucial for microalgal biotechnology.