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- Title
Sugar Utilization-Associated Food-Grade Selection Markers in Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeast.
- Authors
Liang, Zhiwen; Zheng, Ke; Xie, Guifeng; Luo, Xiongsheng; Li, Huangjin
- Abstract
This comprehensive review explores the development of food-grade selection markers in lactic acid bacteria and yeast; some of their strains are precisely defined as safe microorganisms and are crucial in the food industry. Lactic acid bacteria, known for their ability to ferment carbohydrates into lactic acid, provide essential nutrients and contribute to immune responses. With its strong fermentation capabilities and rich nutritional profile, yeast finds use in various food products. Genetic engineering in these microorganisms has grown rapidly, enabling the expression of enzymes and secondary products for food production. However, the focus is on ensuring safety, necessitating food-grade selection markers. Traditional antibiotic and heavy metal resistance selection markers pose environmental and health risks, prompting the search for safer alternatives. Complementary selection markers, such as sugar utilization markers, offer a promising solution. These markers use carbohydrates as carbon sources for growth and are associated with the natural metabolism of lactic acid bacteria and yeast. This review discusses the use of specific sugars, such as lactose, melibiose, sucrose, D-xylose, glucosamine, and N-acetylglucosamine, as selection markers, highlighting their advantages and limitations. In summary, this review underscores the importance of food-grade selection markers in genetic engineering and offers insights into their applications, benefits, and challenges, providing valuable information for researchers in the field of food microbiology and biotechnology.
- Subjects
LACTIC acid bacteria; LACTIC acid; YEAST; FOOD biotechnology; FOOD microbiology; GENETIC engineering; FERMENTED beverages
- Publication
Polish Journal of Microbiology, 2024, Vol 73, Issue 1, p3
- ISSN
1733-1331
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.33073/pjm-2024-011