Journal
MICROBIAL CELL FACTORIES
Volume 19, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
BMC
DOI: 10.1186/s12934-020-01436-8
Keywords
Bacillus subtilis; Genetic manipulation; Protein expression; Biochemicals; Enzymes; Antimicrobials; Biofilms
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Funding
- National Key R&D Program of China [2018YFA0901600]
- Tianjin Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars [17JCJQJC45300]
- Science and Technology Service Network (STS) Initiative of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) [KFJ-STS-ZDTP-065]
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Due to its clear inherited backgrounds as well as simple and diverse genetic manipulation systems,Bacillus subtilisis the key Gram-positive model bacterium for studies on physiology and metabolism. Furthermore, due to its highly efficient protein secretion system and adaptable metabolism, it has been widely used as a cell factory for microbial production of chemicals, enzymes, and antimicrobial materials for industry, agriculture, and medicine. In this mini-review, we first summarize the basic genetic manipulation tools and expression systems for this bacterium, including traditional methods and novel engineering systems. Secondly, we briefly introduce its applications in the production of chemicals and enzymes, and summarize its advantages, mainly focusing on some noteworthy products and recent progress in the engineering ofB. subtilis. Finally, this review also covers applications such as microbial additives and antimicrobials, as well as biofilm systems and spore formation. We hope to provide an overview for novice researchers in this area, offering them a better understanding ofB. subtilisand its applications.
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