Publications by authors named "Alessandra Mellera"
Environ Microbiol
March 2015
Article Synopsis
- Researchers studied the Antarctic bacteria Pseudoalteromonas haloplanktis TAC125 to explore its potential as a biotechnology expression host, focusing on its metabolic features using computational models and -omics data.
- They created a detailed genome-scale metabolic model, incorporating 721 genes, 1133 metabolites, and 1322 reactions, which was validated against experimental growth rates.
- The study highlighted how cold temperatures can affect the bacterium's metabolism, revealing challenges in its central metabolism and biosynthesis processes, while providing a foundation for future research and biotechnological applications.
