Microbial synthesis of pyrroloquinoline quinone

Hao Gao, Yingshan Wang, Jiahui Yang, Min Qiu, Zhixiao Lei, Wenming Zhang, Wankui Jiang, Fengxue Xin, Min Jiang

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Abstract

Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) is a peptide-modified natural product. PQQ has important physiological functions such as anti-oxidation, anti-aging, and immunity enhancement. However, due to the lack of in-depth understanding of PQQ biosynthesis and regulation, inefficient PQQ production level limits its wide application. Accordingly, there is still an urgent need to develop high-yielding strains for synthesis of PQQ. This paper reviewed the research and development trends on the PQQ biosynthetic pathways, catalytic reaction mechanism of key enzymes, and the selection of high-yielding strains, which also prospects for the future construction of PQQ biosynthetic microbial cell factories.

Original languageEnglish
Article number31
JournalWorld Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
Volume40
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2024

Keywords

  • Biosynthesis pathway
  • Key enzymes
  • Pyrroloquinoline quinone
  • Synthesis mechanism

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