Abstract
In recent years, microalgae has received a lot of attention as potential sources of renewable energy, especially given the increase in oil prices and environmentalconcerns. Therefore, microalgal systems biology can shed light on complex interactionsin biological systems through integration of various omics data. Genome—scale metabolic reconstruction can provide insights into cellular metabolism and species-specific adaptive features, whereas in silico analysis is a powerful tool for analysis of metabolic flux and identification of gene targets for enhanced production of biofuel precursors. Here, we highlight the current state of research in microalgal systems biology andevaluate the potential for future sustainable microalgae-based biofuel engineering anddevelopment of “green cell factories”.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Algal Biorefineries |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 2: Products and Refinery Design |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 3-21 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319202006 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319201993 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015.
Keywords
- Biofuel
- Fatty acids
- Flux balance analysis
- In silico analysis
- Isoprenoids
- Metabolic reconstruction
- Microalgae
- Omics analysis
- Photosynthesis
- Systems biology
- ß-oxidation pathway