Diatom-Specific Oligosaccharide and Polysaccharide Structures Help to Unravel Biosynthetic Capabilities in Diatoms
Résumé
Diatoms are marine organisms that represent one of the most important sources of biomass in the ocean, accounting for about 40% of marine primary production, and in the biosphere, contributing up to 20% of global CO2 fixation. There has been a recent surge in developing the use of diatoms as a source of bioactive compounds in the food and cosmetic industries. In addition, the potential of diatoms such as Phaeodactylum tricornutum as cell factories for the production of biopharmaceuticals is currently under evaluation. These biotechnological applications require a comprehensive understanding of the sugar biosynthesis pathways that operate in diatoms. Here, we review diatom glycan and polysaccharide structures, thus revealing their sugar biosynthesis capabilities.
Domaines
Polymères Amélioration des plantes Interactions cellulaires [q-bio.CB] Biochimie [q-bio.BM] Biologie moléculaire Génomique, Transcriptomique et Protéomique [q-bio.GN] Réseaux moléculaires [q-bio.MN] Phytopathologie et phytopharmacie Biotechnologies Gamétogenèse Organisation et fonctions cellulaires [q-bio.SC]
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