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M Eigenfeld¹, S P Schwaminger¹

¹Medical University of Graz, Otto Loewi Research Center, Division of Medicinal Chemistry, NanoLab Graz, Neue Stiftingtalstraße 6, 8010 Graz, Austria; BioTechMed-Graz, Mozartgasse 12/II, 8010 Graz, Austria.

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Cellular heterogeneity impacts biotechnological processes. Understanding and managing cell diversity, especially age-related differences, is key to optimizing bioprocesses and improving product yield.

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Cell Biology
Microbiology

Background:

Cellular heterogeneity significantly affects metabolic activity, product yield, and process consistency in biotechnological applications.
Functional diversity within cell populations arises from factors like asymmetric cell division, cell age, and environmental conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the dimensions of cellular heterogeneity at single-cell and population levels.
To emphasize the impact of age-related cellular heterogeneity on metabolic pathways and bioprocess outcomes.
To discuss advanced methods for detecting and managing cellular diversity in bioprocesses.

Main Methods:

Exploration of single-cell and population-level manifestations of cellular heterogeneity.
Analysis of factors contributing to functional diversity, with a focus on yeast.
Review of surface marker-based and label-free techniques for heterogeneity detection and separation.

Main Results:

Age-related cellular heterogeneity influences metabolic pathways, mitochondrial function, and secondary metabolite production.
Surface marker-based (proteins, polysaccharides, lipids) and label-free (cellular volume, physical properties) methods are crucial for separation.
Advanced techniques like real-time single-cell analysis and microfluidics offer enhanced management of cellular diversity.

Conclusions:

Controlling cellular heterogeneity is essential for optimizing industrial bioprocesses, enhancing yield, and ensuring product quality.
Emerging biotechnological tools show potential for improving separation techniques and managing cellular diversity for robust bioprocesses.