Integrating chemistry knowledge in large language models via prompt engineering
2025
This paper presents a study on the integration of domain-specific knowledge in prompt engineering to enhance the performance of large language models (LLMs) in scientific domains. The proposed domain-knowledge...
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Biodegradation of combined pollutants of polyethylene terephthalate and phthalate esters by esterase-integrated Pseudomonas sp. JY-Q with surface-co-displayed PETase and MHETase
2025
The waste pollution problem caused by polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics poses a huge threat to the environment and human health. As plasticizers, Phthalate esters (PAEs) are widely used in PET...
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Advances in the biosynthesis of tetraacetyl phytosphingosine, a key substrate of ceramides
2025
Ceramides, formed by the dehydration of long-chain fatty acids with phytosphingosine and its derivatives, are widely used in skincare, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Due to the exceedingly low concentration...
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Engineering artificial cross-species promoters with different transcriptional strengths
2025
As a fundamental tool in synthetic biology, promoters are pivotal in regulating gene expression, enabling precise genetic control and spurring innovation across diverse biotechnological applications....
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Establishment of the CRISPR-Cpf1 gene editing system in Bacillus licheniformis and multiplexed gene knockout
2025
Bacillus licheniformis is a significant industrial microorganism. Traditional gene editing techniques relying on homologous recombination often exhibit low efficiency due to their reliance on resistance...
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Systematic metabolic engineering enables highly efficient production of vitamin A in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
2025
Vitamin A is a micronutrient critical for versatile biological functions and has been widely used in the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. Synthetic biology and metabolic...
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Enhancing levan biosynthesis by destroying the strongly acidic environment caused by membrane-bound glucose dehydrogenase (mGDH) in Gluconobacter sp. MP2116
2025
Levan produced by Gluconobacter spp. has great potential in biotechnological applications. However, Gluconobacter spp. can synthesize organic acids during fermentation, resulting in environmental acidification....
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Biosynthesis of the benzylpyrrolidine precursor in anisomycin by a unique ThDP-dependent enzyme
2025
Anisomycin (compound 1), a multifunctional pyrrolidine antibiotic, primarily inhibits protein biosynthesis by binding to the ribosome. Upon binding to the ribosome, the para-phenol moiety of anisomycin...
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Tissue chips as headway model and incitement technology
2025
Tissue on a chip or organ-on-chip (OOC) is a technology that's dignified to form a transformation in drug discovery through the use of advanced platforms. These are 3D in-vitro cell culture models that...
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Functional investigation of the SAM-dependent methyltransferase RdmB in anthracycline biosynthesis
2025
A novel sub-class of S-adenosyl-l-methionine (SAM)-dependent methyltransferases catalyze atypical chemical transformations in the biosynthesis of anthracyclines. Exemplified by RdmB from Streptomyces...
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CRISPR/Cas12a-based genome editing for cyanophage of Anabeana sp.
2025
Efforts have been conducted on cyanobacterial genome editing, yet achieving genome editing in cyanophages remains challenging. Editing cyanophage genomes is crucial for understanding and manipulating...
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Development of a green Komagataella phaffii cell factory for sustainable production of plant-derived sesquiterpene (–)-α-bisabolol
2025
(–)-α-Bisabolol is a plant-derived sesquiterpene derived from Eremanthus erythropappus, which can be used as a raw material in cosmetics and has anti-inflammatory function. In this study, we designed...
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Developing polycistronic expression tool in Yarrowia lipolytica
2025
Unconventional oleaginous yeast Yarrowia lipolytica has gained widespread applications as a microbial cell factory for synthesizing various chemicals and natural products. The construction of efficient...
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Assessing the physiological properties of baker's yeast based on single-cell Raman spectrum technology
2025
With rapid progress in the yeast fermentation industry, a comprehensive commercial yeast quality assessment approach integrating efficiency, accuracy, sensitivity, and cost-effectiveness is required....
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Predicting effective drug combinations for cancer treatment using a graph-based approach
2025
Drug combination therapy, involving the use of two or more drugs, has been widely employed to treat complex diseases such as cancer. It enhances therapeutic efficacy, reduces drug resistance, and minimizes...
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Transcriptome analysis reveals methanol metabolism variations for the growth damage caused by overexpression of chimeric transactivators in Pichia pastoris
2025
Methanol is a promising substrate for sustainable biomanufacturing, and Pichia pastoris has become a commonly used yeast for methanol utilization due to its powerful methanol metabolic pathways and...
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Efficient biosynthesis of β-caryophyllene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by β-caryophyllene synthase from Artemisia argyi
2025
Artemisia argyi H. Lév. & Vaniot is an important traditional Chinese medicinal plant known for its volatile oils, which are the main active components of A. argyi, including monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes...
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Systematic metabolic engineering of Yarrowia lipolytica for efficient production of phytohormone abscisic acid
2025
Abscisic acid (ABA) is an important phytohormone with diverse applications. It currently relies on the fermentation of Botrytis cinerea, which suffers from limited availability of genetic engineering...
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Enhancing substrate specificity of microbial transglutaminase for precise nanobody labeling
2025
Streptomyces mobaraenesis transglutaminase (smTG) can be used for site-specific labeling of proteins with chemical groups. Here, we explored the use of modified smTG for the biosynthesis of nanobody-fluorophore...
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Biosensors for the detection of flaviviruses: A review
2025
Flaviviruses affect the lives of millions of people in endemic regions and also have the potential to impact non-endemic areas. Factors such as climate change, global warming, deforestation, and increased...
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Mechanistic insights into the orthogonal functionality of an AHL-mediated quorum-sensing circuit in Yersinia pseudotuberculosis
2025
YpsR, a pivotal regulatory protein in the quorum-sensing (QS) of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis(Y. pstb), is essential for molecular signaling, yet its molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. Herein,...
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Engineering transcriptional regulatory networks for improving second-generation fuel ethanol production in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
2025
Presently, Saccharomyces cerevisiae demonstrates proficient co-fermentation of glucose and xylose, marking a significant advancement in second-generation fuel ethanol production. However, the presence...
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Engineering the TetR-family transcriptional regulator XNR_0706 to enhance heterologous spinosad production in Streptomyces albus B4 chassis
2025
The TetR family of regulators are an important group of transcription regulators that regulate diverse cellular processes in prokaryotes. In this study, we found that XNR_0706, a TetR family regulator,...
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