Metabolic modelling and flux analysis of microorganisms from the Atacama Desert used in biotechnological processes |
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Authors: | Valeria Razmilic Jean Franco Castro Francisca Marchant Juan A Asenjo Barbara Andrews |
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Institution: | 1.Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology,Centre for Biotechnology and Bioengineering (CeBiB), Universidad de Chile,Santiago,Chile |
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Abstract: | Metabolic modelling is a useful tool that enables the rational design of metabolic engineering experiments and the study of the unique capabilities of biotechnologically important microorganisms. The extreme abiotic conditions of the Atacama Desert have selected microbial diversity with exceptional characteristics that can be applied in the mining industry for bioleaching processes and for production of specialised metabolites with antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, antitumoral, among other activities. In this review we summarise the scientific data available of the use of metabolic modelling and flux analysis to improve the performance of Atacama Desert microorganisms in biotechnological applications. |
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