Directed evolution of α-ketoisovalerate decarboxylase for improved isobutanol and 3-methyl-1-butanol production in cyanobacteria

Abstract Background Cyanobacteria are promising platforms for metabolic engineering to convert carbon dioxide into valuable fuels and chemicals, addressing both energy demands and global climate change. Among various fuels and chemicals, isobutanol (IB) and 3-methyl-1-butanol (3M1B) have gained incr...

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Main Authors: Hao Xie, Afshan Begum, Laura H. Gunn, Peter Lindblad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13068-025-02687-6
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