期刊
SYNTHETIC AND SYSTEMS BIOTECHNOLOGY
卷 6, 期 3, 页码 180-191出版社
KEAI PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.synbio.2021.07.002
关键词
Bacillus subtilis; Biofilms; Spores; Biocatalysis; Bioremediation; Biomaterials; Synthetic biology
资金
- National Science and Technology Major Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China [2020YFA0908900]
- Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai [19ZR1477100]
- National Natural Science Foundation of China [31872728]
Bacillus subtilis is a commonly used commercial specie with the capability of producing biofilms and spores. These biofilms and spores can be engineered through biotechnological techniques for environmentally-friendly production of bio-products, making them suitable for various applications including bioremediation and enzyme production. Advances in synthetic biology have enabled reprogramming of biofilms to improve functions and enhance the production of value-added products.
Bacillus subtilis is a commonly used commercial specie with broad applications in the fields of bioengineering and biotechnology. B. subtilis is capable of producing both biofilms and spores. Biofilms are matrix-encased multicellular communities that comprise various components including exopolysaccharides, proteins, extracellular DNA, and poly-.-glutamic acid. These biofilms resist environmental conditions such as oxidative stress and hence have applications in bioremediation technologies. Furthermore, biofilms and spores can be engineered through biotechnological techniques for environmentally-friendly and safe production of bio-products such as enzymes. The ability to withstand with harsh conditions and producing spores makes Bacillus a suitable candidate for surface display technology. In recent years, the spores of such specie are widely used as it is generally regarded as safe to use. Advances in synthetic biology have enabled the reprogramming of biofilms to improve their functions and enhance the production of value-added products. Globally, there is increased interest in the production of engineered biosensors, biocatalysts, and biomaterials. The elastic modulus and gel properties of B. subtilis biofilms have been utilized to develop living materials. This review outlines the formation of B. subtilis biofilms and spores. Biotechnological engineering processes and their increasing application in bioremediation and biocatalysis, as well as the future directions of B. subtilis biofilm engineering, are discussed. Furthermore, the ability of B. subtilis biofilms and spores to fabricate functional living materials with self-regenerating, self-regulating and environmentally responsive characteristics has been summarized. This review aims to resume advances in biological engineering of B. subtilis biofilms and spores and their applications.
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