Microbial engineering for shikimate biosynthesis
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1School of Life Sciences, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China; Key Laboratory of Human Microenvironment and Precision Medicine of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, Anhui, China; Anhui Key Laboratory of Modern Biomanufacturing, Hefei 230601, Anhui, China.
Abstract:
Shikimate, a precursor to the antiviral drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu®), can influence aromatic metabolites and finds extensive use in antimicrobial, antitumor, and cardiovascular applications. Consequently, various strategies have been developed for chemical synthesis and plant extraction to enhance shikimate biosynthesis, potentially impacting environmental conditions, economic sustainability, and separation and purification processes. Microbial engineering has been developed as an environmentally friendly approach for shikimate biosynthesis. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of microbial strategies for shikimate biosynthesis. These strategies primarily include chassis construction, biochemical optimization, pathway remodelling, and global regulation. Furthermore, we discuss future perspectives on shikimate biosynthesis and emphasize the importance of utilizing advanced metabolic engineering tools to regulate microbial networks for constructing robust microbial cell factories.
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