Insights into methanotroph carbon flux pave the way for methane biocatalysis

Methanotrophic bacteria are used industrially as catalysts for the bioconversion of methane (CH4) to valuable products. A landmark study by Kalyuzhnaya et al. identified the primary metabolic route for CH4 flux to central metabolic intermediates and alternative fermentative products in an industrially promising methanotroph, leading to a systems-level understanding of methanotrophy.

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Methanotrophic bacteria are utilized in industries as catalysts to convert methane into valuable products. A significant study by Kalyuzhnaya et al. discovered the main metabolic pathway for methane conversion in an industrially promising methanotroph, providing a comprehensive understanding of methanotrophy at a systems-level.