Using osmotic stress to stabilize mannitol production in Synechocystis sp. PCC6803

Abstract Background Mannitol is a C(6) polyol that is used in the food and medical sector as a sweetener and antioxidant, respectively. The sustainable production of mannitol, especially via the direct conversion of CO2 by photosynthetic cyanobacteria, has become increasingly appealing. However, pre...

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Main Authors: Wenyang Wu, Wei Du, Ruth Perez Gallego, Klaas J. Hellingwerf, Aniek D. van der Woude, Filipe Branco dos Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Biotechnology for Biofuels
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13068-020-01755-3