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ArticleBiodesign research2024

Microbial Upcycling of Depolymerized Lignin into Value-Added Chemicals.

Yang Zhang, Cheng Cheng, Bixia Fu, Teng Long, Ning He, Jianqiang Fan, Zheyong Xue, Anqi Chen, Jifeng Yuan

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Article in Biodesign research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Yang ZhangSchool of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian 361102, China.
Cheng ChengSchool of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian 361102, China.
Bixia FuSchool of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian 361102, China.
Teng LongTechnology Center, China Tobacco Fujian Industrial Co. Ltd., Xiamen 361000, Fujian, China.
Ning HeCollege of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Fujian 361005, China.
Jianqiang FanTechnology Center, China Tobacco Fujian Industrial Co. Ltd., Xiamen 361000, Fujian, China.
Zheyong XueMinistry of Education, Key Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration, Northeast Forestry University, Heilongjiang 150040, China.
Anqi ChenScience Center for Future Foods, Jiangnan University, Jiangsu 214122, China.
Jifeng YuanSchool of Life Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences, Xiamen University, Fujian 361102, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1874-190X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lignin is one of the most widespread organic compounds found on earth, boasting a wealth of aromatic molecules. The use of lignin feedstock for biochemical productions is of great importance for achieving "carbon neutrality." In recent years, a strategy for lignin valorization known as the "bio-funnel" has been proposed as a means to generate a variety of commercially valuable chemicals from lignin-derived compounds. The implementation of biocatalysis and metabolic engineering techniques has substantially advanced the biotransformation of depolymerized lignin into chemicals and materials within the supply chain. In this review, we present an overview of the latest advancements in microbial upcycling of depolymerized lignin into value-added chemicals. Besides, the review provides insights into the problems facing current biological lignin valorization while proposing further research directions to improve these technologies for the extensive accomplishment of the lignin upcycling.

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PMID39364043
PMCPMC11449046

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