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Sumit Shil¹, Mitsuki Tsuruta¹, Keiko Kawauchi¹

¹Faculty of Frontiers of Innovative Research in Science and Technology (FIRST), Konan University, 7-1-20 Minatojima-minamimachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0047, Hyogo, Japan.

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Summary

Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) forms membrane-less organelles in cells, crucial for biological processes and disease mechanisms. This review explores LLPS fundamentals and its biotechnological applications.

Keywords:

biocatalysts biomolecules biotechnology drug delivery drug protection liquid–liquid phase separation

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Area of Science:

Cellular biology
Soft matter physics
Biochemistry

Background:

Biomolecular liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) forms membrane-less organelles.
LLPS droplets lack distinct lipid barriers, unlike traditional organelles.
LLPS is increasingly recognized for its roles in cellular functions and disease.

Purpose of the Study:

To review fundamental aspects and recent progress in biomolecular LLPS within living cells and in vitro.
To discuss the diverse functions and applications of LLPS in biological systems.
To explore the potential of LLPS in developing new biotechnologies.

Main Methods:

Literature review of biomolecular LLPS.
Analysis of LLPS functions in cellular processes.
Exploration of LLPS applications in biotechnology.

Main Results:

LLPS regulates enzyme activity, biomolecule localization, concentration, and filtration.
LLPS is vital for the central dogma and pathological disease mechanisms.
LLPS exhibits potential for biomolecule condensation, purification, and activation in biotechnologies.

Conclusions:

Biomolecular LLPS is a fundamental cellular mechanism with diverse biological roles.
Understanding LLPS is key to unraveling disease pathogenesis.
LLPS offers promising avenues for innovative biotechnological solutions.