Microalgal systems biology for biofuel production

Seong Joo Hong, Choul Gyun Lee

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAlgal Biorefineries
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 2: Products and Refinery Design
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages3-21
Number of pages19
ISBN (Electronic)9783319202006
ISBN (Print)9783319201993
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2015

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© 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

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