Identification and Overexpression of Endogenous Transcription Factors to Enhance Lipid Accumulation in the Commercially Relevant Species .

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Main Authors: Gupta, Abhishek, Oliver, Aaron, Molino, João Vitor Dutra, Wnuk-Fink, Kathryn Mj, Tessman, Marissa, Kang, Kalisa, Santo, Évellin do Espirito, Torres-Tiji, Yasin, Burkart, Michael D, Mayfield, Stephen
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author Gupta, Abhishek
Oliver, Aaron
Molino, João Vitor Dutra
Wnuk-Fink, Kathryn Mj
Tessman, Marissa
Kang, Kalisa
Santo, Évellin do Espirito
Torres-Tiji, Yasin
Burkart, Michael D
Mayfield, Stephen
author_facet Gupta, Abhishek
Oliver, Aaron
Molino, João Vitor Dutra
Wnuk-Fink, Kathryn Mj
Tessman, Marissa
Kang, Kalisa
Santo, Évellin do Espirito
Torres-Tiji, Yasin
Burkart, Michael D
Mayfield, Stephen
Gupta, Abhishek
Oliver, Aaron
Molino, João Vitor Dutra
Wnuk-Fink, Kathryn Mj
Tessman, Marissa
Kang, Kalisa
Santo, Évellin do Espirito
Torres-Tiji, Yasin
Burkart, Michael D
Mayfield, Stephen
collection PubMed - marine biology
contents Identification and Overexpression of Endogenous Transcription Factors to Enhance Lipid Accumulation in the Commercially Relevant Species . Gupta, Abhishek Oliver, Aaron Molino, João Vitor Dutra Wnuk-Fink, Kathryn Mj Tessman, Marissa Kang, Kalisa Santo, Évellin do Espirito Torres-Tiji, Yasin Burkart, Michael D Mayfield, Stephen Sustainable low-carbon energy solutions are critical to mitigating global carbon emissions. Algae-based platforms offer potential by converting carbon dioxide into valuable products while aiding carbon sequestration. However, scaling algae cultivation faces challenges like contamination in outdoor systems. Previously, our lab evolved , an extremophile green alga, which tolerates high temperature, pH, salinity, and light, making it ideal for large-scale bioproduct production, including biodiesel. Here, we enhanced lipid accumulation in evolved by identifying and overexpressing key endogenous transcription factors through genome-wide in-silico analysis and in-vivo testing. These factors include Lipid Remodeling Regulator 1 (CpaLRL1), Nitrogen Response Regulator 1 (CpaNRR1), Compromised Hydrolysis of Triacylglycerols 7 (CpaCHT7), and Phosphorus Starvation Response 1 (CpaPSR1). Under nitrogen deprivation, CpaLRL1, CpaNRR1, and CpaCHT7 overexpression enhanced lipid accumulation compared to wildtype. However, CpaPSR1 increased lipid accumulation compared to wildtype in normal media despite causing no effect under nitrogen depravation, highlighting the difference in function based on media conditions. Notably, lipid analysis of CpaPSR1 under normal media conditions revealed a 2.4-fold increase in triglycerides (TAGs) compared to the wild type, highlighting its potential for biodiesel production. This approach provides a framework for transcription factor-focused metabolic engineering in algae, advancing bioenergy and biomaterial production.
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spellingShingle Identification and Overexpression of Endogenous Transcription Factors to Enhance Lipid Accumulation in the Commercially Relevant Species .
Gupta, Abhishek
Oliver, Aaron
Molino, João Vitor Dutra
Wnuk-Fink, Kathryn Mj
Tessman, Marissa
Kang, Kalisa
Santo, Évellin do Espirito
Torres-Tiji, Yasin
Burkart, Michael D
Mayfield, Stephen
Identification and Overexpression of Endogenous Transcription Factors to Enhance Lipid Accumulation in the Commercially Relevant Species . Gupta, Abhishek Oliver, Aaron Molino, João Vitor Dutra Wnuk-Fink, Kathryn Mj Tessman, Marissa Kang, Kalisa Santo, Évellin do Espirito Torres-Tiji, Yasin Burkart, Michael D Mayfield, Stephen Sustainable low-carbon energy solutions are critical to mitigating global carbon emissions. Algae-based platforms offer potential by converting carbon dioxide into valuable products while aiding carbon sequestration. However, scaling algae cultivation faces challenges like contamination in outdoor systems. Previously, our lab evolved , an extremophile green alga, which tolerates high temperature, pH, salinity, and light, making it ideal for large-scale bioproduct production, including biodiesel. Here, we enhanced lipid accumulation in evolved by identifying and overexpressing key endogenous transcription factors through genome-wide in-silico analysis and in-vivo testing. These factors include Lipid Remodeling Regulator 1 (CpaLRL1), Nitrogen Response Regulator 1 (CpaNRR1), Compromised Hydrolysis of Triacylglycerols 7 (CpaCHT7), and Phosphorus Starvation Response 1 (CpaPSR1). Under nitrogen deprivation, CpaLRL1, CpaNRR1, and CpaCHT7 overexpression enhanced lipid accumulation compared to wildtype. However, CpaPSR1 increased lipid accumulation compared to wildtype in normal media despite causing no effect under nitrogen depravation, highlighting the difference in function based on media conditions. Notably, lipid analysis of CpaPSR1 under normal media conditions revealed a 2.4-fold increase in triglycerides (TAGs) compared to the wild type, highlighting its potential for biodiesel production. This approach provides a framework for transcription factor-focused metabolic engineering in algae, advancing bioenergy and biomaterial production.
title Identification and Overexpression of Endogenous Transcription Factors to Enhance Lipid Accumulation in the Commercially Relevant Species .
url https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40655021/