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  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a vital heteropolysaccharide found in vertebrates, crucial for biological processes.
  • Its properties and bioactivities are linked to molecular weight, impacting applications in cosmetics, medicine, and food.
  • Current production methods like extraction and fermentation struggle to meet demands for monodisperse HA.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on hyaluronic acid (HA) production.
  • To explore advancements in hyaluronic acid synthases and in vitro enzymatic synthesis.
  • To discuss the potential of one-pot multi-enzyme approaches for HA production.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on HA production and synthesis.
  • Analysis of protein engineering strategies for hyaluronic acid synthases.
  • Examination of one-pot enzymatic reaction systems with nucleotide phosphate regeneration.

Main Results:

  • Traditional HA production methods have limitations in achieving desired purity and monodispersity.
  • Protein engineering of hyaluronic acid synthases offers a promising route for controlled HA synthesis.
  • One-pot enzymatic systems show potential for efficient and scalable HA production.

Conclusions:

  • Advanced methods like protein engineering and one-pot enzymatic synthesis are key for producing high-quality, monodisperse hyaluronic acid.
  • These innovative approaches address limitations of conventional production, enabling broader applications.
  • Future research should focus on optimizing these enzymatic systems for industrial scalability and efficiency.