Monday, July 27, 2009 - 10:00 AM
S11
Engineered support functions for biofuel producing organisms
Joshua Gilmore, University of California - Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94701
The incorporation of synthetic biology principles to biofuels development
has led to unexpected advances. When viewed through the lens of core
engineering principles such as independent characterization and modular
design, we find utility in protein families that have previously been of
more limited use, especially those not involved in product synthesis. We
are then able to integrate these unique functions alongside our fuel
synthesis pathways to refine the organism's desired behavior. Examples
will be presented demonstrating the development of genetic circuitry and
toxicity reduction mechanisms.
has led to unexpected advances. When viewed through the lens of core
engineering principles such as independent characterization and modular
design, we find utility in protein families that have previously been of
more limited use, especially those not involved in product synthesis. We
are then able to integrate these unique functions alongside our fuel
synthesis pathways to refine the organism's desired behavior. Examples
will be presented demonstrating the development of genetic circuitry and
toxicity reduction mechanisms.