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  • Biotechnology
  • Synthetic Biology

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  • Shikimic acid is a vital precursor for antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu®).
  • It also plays a role in antimicrobial, antitumor, and cardiovascular applications.
  • Current production methods like chemical synthesis and plant extraction face challenges in environmental and economic sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of microbial strategies for shikimic acid biosynthesis.
  • To highlight the advantages of microbial engineering as an environmentally friendly approach.
  • To discuss future perspectives and the role of metabolic engineering in optimizing microbial cell factories.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on microbial engineering for shikimic acid production.
  • Analysis of strategies including chassis construction, biochemical optimization, pathway remodelling, and global regulation.
  • Discussion of advanced metabolic engineering tools for microbial network regulation.

Main Results:

  • Microbial engineering presents a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative for shikimic acid production.
  • Various strategies have been successfully employed to enhance microbial shikimic acid biosynthesis.
  • The review consolidates key approaches in microbial engineering for this important metabolite.

Conclusions:

  • Microbial engineering is a promising avenue for efficient and sustainable shikimic acid production.
  • Further advancements in metabolic engineering are crucial for developing robust microbial cell factories.
  • Optimizing microbial networks can significantly improve shikimic acid yields for diverse applications.