Overexpression of <Emphasis Type="Italic">flv3</Emphasis> improves photosynthesis in the cyanobacterium <Emphasis Type="Italic">Synechocystis</Emphasis> sp. PCC6803 by enhancement of alternative electron flow |
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Authors: | Email author" target="_blank">Tomohisa?HasunumaEmail author Mami?Matsuda Youhei?Senga Shimpei?Aikawa Masakazu?Toyoshima Ginga?Shimakawa Chikahiro?Miyake Akihiko?Kondo |
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Institution: | 1.Organization of Advanced Science and Technology,Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada,Kobe,Japan;2.Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology (PRESTO),Japan Science and Technology Agency,Tokyo,Japan;3.Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering,Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada,Kobe,Japan;4.Kobe University Center for Inland Sea,Kobe,Japan;5.Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Faculty of Agriculture,Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada,Kobe,Japan;6.Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology (CREST),Japan Science and Technology Agency, 3-5 Sanbancho, Chiyoda,Tokyo,Japan;7.Biomass Engineering Program, RIKEN,1-7-22 Suehiro, Tsurumi-ku,Yokohama,Japan |
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Abstract: | BackgroundTo ensure reliable sources of energy and raw materials, the utilization of sustainable biomass has considerable advantages over petroleum-based energy sources. Photosynthetic algae have attracted attention as a third-generation feedstock for biofuel production, because algae cultivation does not directly compete with agricultural resources, including the requirement for productive land and fresh water. In particular, cyanobacteria are a promising biomass feedstock because of their high photosynthetic capability.ResultsIn the present study, the expression of the flv3 gene, which encodes a flavodiiron protein involved in alternative electron flow (AEF) associated with NADPH-coupled O2 photoreduction in photosystem I, was enhanced in Synechocystis sp. PCC6803. Overexpression of flv3 improved cell growth with corresponding increases in O2 evolution, intracellular ATP level, and turnover of the Calvin cycle. The combination of in vivo13C-labeling of metabolites and metabolomic analysis confirmed that the photosynthetic carbon flow was enhanced in the flv3-overexpressing strain.ConclusionsOverexpression of flv3 improved cell growth and glycogen production in the recombinant Synechocystis sp. PCC6803. Direct measurement of metabolic turnover provided conclusive evidence that CO2 incorporation is enhanced by the flv3 overexpression. Increase in O2 evolution and ATP accumulation indicates enhancement of the AEF. Overexpression of flv3 improves photosynthesis in the Synechocystis sp. PCC6803 by enhancement of the AEF. |
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