Evolutionary freedom in the regulation of the conserved itaconate cluster by Ria1 in related Ustilaginaceae.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Itaconate is getting growing biotechnological significance, due to its use as a platform compound for the production of bio-based polymers, chemicals, and novel fuels. Currently, Aspergillus terreus is used for its industrial production. The Ustilaginaceae family of smut fungi, especially Ustilago maydis, has gained biotechnological interest, due to its ability to naturally produce this dicarboxylic acid. The unicellular, non-filamentous growth form makes these fungi promising alternative candidates for itaconate production. Itaconate production was also observed in other Ustilaginaceae species such as U. cynodontis, U. xerochloae, and U. vetiveriae. The investigated species and strains varied in a range of 0-8 g L^-1 itaconat

SUBMITTER: Geiser E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6064134 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature