In the first wave of synthetic biology, genetic elements, combined into simple circuits, are
used to control individual cellular functions. In the second wave of synthetic biology, the …

β-Ionone is a natural plant volatile compound, and it is the 9, 10 and 9′, 10′ cleavage
product of β-carotene by the carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase. β-Ionone is widely …

There is an increasing demand for carotenoids due to their applications in the food, flavor,
pharmaceutical and feed industries, however, the extraction and synthesis of these …

Microbial cell factories for terpenoid synthesis form a less expensive and more environment-
friendly approach than chemical synthesis and extraction, and are thus being regarded as …

Glycosyltransferases (GTs) catalyze the transfer of active monosaccharide donors to
carbohydrates to create a wide range of oligosaccharide structures. GTs display strong …

Strigolactones (SLs) are a class of phytohormones playing diverse roles in plant growth and
development, yet the limited access to SLs is largely impeding SL-based foundational …

Carotenoids are important precursors of a wide range of apocarotenoids with their functions
including: hormones, pigments, retinoids, volatiles, and signals, which can be used in the …

Background The GRAS and oleaginous yeast Yarrowia lipolytica (Y. lipolytica) is an
attractive cell factory for the production of chemicals and biofuels. The production of many …

Carotenoids are isoprenoid-derived natural products produced in plants, algae, fungi, and
photosynthetic bacteria. Most animals cannot synthesize carotenoids because the …

Abstract β-Carotene is one kind of the most important carotenoids. The major functions of β-
carotene include the antioxidant and anti-cardiovascular properties, which make it a growing …