With the continuous intensification of global climate change, environmental pollution and other issues, “clean energy” has become a hot topic on a global scale. As a renewable energy source, clean energy can not only meet the growing energy needs of human society, but also alleviate the current energy crisis and environmental problems to a certain…
Enzymes, as highly efficient catalysts evolved from nature, have fast turnover rates and precise specificity. Improving enzyme catalytic activity and stability is crucial in various biological, medical, and industrial applications. Multiple computational methods have been used to study the performance of enzyme variants, but accurately simulating the impact of mutants on enzyme catalytic ability remains…
The emergence of CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology has significantly changed the landscape of gene editing, providing scientists with unprecedented convenience and efficiency in freely manipulating genes. However, the accuracy of CRISPR gene editing is crucial for ensuring clinical safety and avoiding accidental and permanent genotoxicity. In recent years, CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing has made advanced T…
The accumulation of antibiotics in agricultural soils poses a potential threat to soil ecosystems and crop growth, ultimately posing a threat to human health. Tetracycline antibiotics (TCs), such as tetracycline (CTC), oxytetracycline (OTC), and tetracycline (TTC), are widely present in soil as antibacterial agents. Generally speaking, tetracycline is difficult to completely metabolize in the body,…
Metabolic engineering refers to the purposeful modification and modification of cellular metabolic pathways using genetic engineering techniques, altering cellular characteristics, and producing specific target products. Metabolic engineering has a history of 30 years since its development. From traditional modification techniques such as knocking out byproduct generation pathways, releasing product synthesis inhibition, and overexpressing key enzymes…
According to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan, a protein engineering method using simple, cost-effective experiments and machine learning models can predict which proteins are effective for specific purposes. This method has profound potential in assembling proteins and peptides, and can be used for applications ranging from industrial tools to therapeutic…
With the continuous intensification of global climate change, environmental pollution and other issues, “clean energy” has become a hot topic on a global scale. As a renewable energy source, clean energy can not only meet the growing energy needs of human society, but also alleviate the current energy crisis and environmental problems to a certain…
L-theanine is a source of fresh and unique flavor in tea, and its content affects the quality and price of tea. theanine has various positive effects on human health, such as antioxidant, anxiety relief, anti-tumor, memory improvement, blood vessel improvement, and immune enhancement. Therefore, L-theanine, as a multifunctional food additive, has attracted much attention due…
Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound with good biological activity. It exists in the plant turmeric and has low water solubility. It has great potential as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti diabetes drug. Therefore, curcumin is considered a safe and promising drug that can be used to prevent and treat various diseases. Curcumin is mainly…
1、 Phenylalanine metabolism Phenylalanine (PA) has racemic DL type, L type, and D type. L-type is an essential amino acid for humans and animals, with a molecular weight of 165.2. It belongs to the aromatic amino acid group and mainly participates in the composition of various protein components, which can only be obtained from food….
Introduction: In the vast palette of nature’s creations, melanin stands out as a pigment of remarkable complexity and importance. Found in varying concentrations across living organisms, melanin plays diverse roles, from determining skin color to protecting against harmful UV radiation. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of melanin, exploring its structure, functions,…
Malonic acid is an important intermediate, and its derivatives have important applications in the fields of medicine, agriculture, chemical industry, and food processing. It can be expressed in Escherichia coli through β- The alanine pathway achieves biosynthesis, with a yield of 3.6 g/L. Fu Wenxuan and others followed the path of phosphoenolpyruvate/pyruvate → oxaloacetic acid…
As an important component of mammalian cell expression system, CHO cells can be genetically engineered to optimize their metabolic pathways, improve the expression efficiency of exogenous proteins, enhance their adaptability and stability, and provide strong support for the research and production of biopharmaceutical products. In the previous issue, we introduced commonly used methods for genetic…
Research background Lutein is a key carotenoid pigment used in plant photosynthesis, and it is also crucial for maintaining human health. For example, lutein has a protective effect on the eyes and also has antioxidant properties, inhibiting the damage of oxygen free radicals to cells. However, due to the abundance of related coding genes, there…
