Publications by authors named "Yisang Zhang"

Article Synopsis
  • 2-Decenoic acid is an important fatty acid used in pharmaceuticals and is now being produced more efficiently, but its production is hindered by oxidative stress from high concentrations of fatty acids.
  • Researchers improved production by redesigning the electron transport chain and reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels through genetic modifications and inhibitors like rotenone.
  • The modified strain led to a 93.33% increase in -2-decenoic acid yield, achieving the highest reported yield of 1.45 g/L, demonstrating a successful approach to enhance fatty acid biosynthesis.
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Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes, which are widely distributed and pivotal in various biochemical reactions, catalyze diverse processes such as hydroxylation, epoxidation, dehydrogenation, dealkylation, nitrification, and bond formation. These enzymes have been applied in drug metabolism, antibiotic production, bioremediation, and fine chemical synthesis. Recent research revealed that CYP450 catalytic kinetics deviated from the classic Michaelis-Menten model.

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is a eukaryotic organism with a clear genetic background and mature gene operating system; in addition, it exhibits environmental tolerance. Therefore, is one of the most commonly used organisms for the synthesis of biological chemicals. The investigation of fatty acid catabolism in is crucial for the synthesis and accumulation of fatty acids and their derivatives, with β-oxidation being the predominant pathway responsible for fatty acid metabolism in this organism, occurring primarily within peroxisomes.

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Cytochrome P450 153 A (CYP153A) is a versatile enzyme that can catalyze a wide range of oxidation reactions on various substrates. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge on CYP153A, including its classification, structure, function, and potential applications in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. The CYP153A family encompasses many enzymes with different functions on a variety of substrates.

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