reviewMicrobial Cell FactoriesSep 3, 2020GOLD OA

Bacillus subtilis: a universal cell factory for industry, agriculture, biomaterials and medicine

Tianjin University of Science and Technology · Chinese Academy of Sciences · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Due to its clear inherited backgrounds as well as simple and diverse genetic manipulation systems, Bacillus subtilis is the key Gram-positive model bacterium for studies on physiology and metabolism. Furthermore, due to its highly efficient protein secretion system and adaptable metabolism, it has been widely used as a cell factory for microbial production of chemicals, enzymes, and antimicrobial materials for industry, agriculture, and medicine. In this mini-review, we first summarize the basic genetic manipulation tools and expression systems for this bacterium, including traditional methods and novel engineering systems. Secondly, we briefly introduce its applications in the production of chemicals and…

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