Microbial Bio-Production
Kay Yeoman, Beatrix Fahnert, David Lea-Smith, Tom Clarke
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Abstract
This chapter covers the extent of microbial bio-production. It examines the role microorganisms play in bio-production and the production of pharmaceuticals by microorganisms. Microbial products have a varied chemical nature, which depends on the host that naturally produces them, and their function. Microorganisms are a major source of vitamins. For example, biotin, β-carotene, and vitamin D2, which are produced naturally in bacteria or fungi and recombinant hosts. The chapter mentions how metabolic engineering allows for the use of cheap substrates for microbial production of compounds for advanced biofuels. It also provides an overview of the key concepts surrounding polymers, biofuels, and electrogenic bacteria.
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- Journal
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Year
- 2020