Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotes showing great promise as biocatalysts for the
direct conversion of CO 2 into fuels, chemicals, and other value-added products. Introduction …

Highlights•Metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria for biofuel and bulk chemical
production.•Photoheterotrophic production is improving titers in light and dark …

Cyanobacteria are photoautotrophic microorganisms which can be engineered to directly
convert CO2 and water into biofuels and chemicals via photosynthesis using sunlight as …

For effective metabolic engineering, a toolbox of genetic components that enables
predictable control of gene expression is needed. Here we present a systematic study of …

The spatial organization of genes within plant genomes can drive evolution of specialized
metabolic pathways. Terpenoids are important specialized metabolites in plants with diverse …

Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 strains overexpressing pha genes were constructed and
characterized for poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) production. These pha overexpressing …

Terpenoids are a large and diverse group of natural products with commercial applications.
Microbial production of terpenes is considered as a feasible approach for the stable supply …

Forskolin is a unique structurally complex labdane-type diterpenoid used in the treatment of
glaucoma and heart failure based on its activity as a cyclic AMP booster. Commercial …

Main conclusion This review summarizes recent advances in cyanobacterial terpenoid
production. The challenges and opportunities of improving terpenoid production by …

Photosynthetic microalgae harbor enormous potential as light-driven green-cell factories for
sustainable bio-production of a range of natural and heterologous products such as …