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ReviewWorld journal of microbiology & biotechnology2026

Protein engineering and high-throughput screening of lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases: strategies, challenges, and prospects for industrial applications.

Ying Chen, Wenjing Wang, Sheng Chen, Yong Feng, Jia Zhao, Guohui Li, Huiqing Chen, Yong Chen, Huayou Chen

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Ying ChenJiangsu University Institute of Life Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China.
Wenjing WangJiangsu University Institute of Life Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China.
Sheng ChenJiangsu University Institute of Life Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China.
Yong FengJiangsu University Institute of Life Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China.
Jia ZhaoJiangsu University Institute of Life Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China.
Guohui LiJiangsu University Institute of Life Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China.
Huiqing ChenJiangsu University Institute of Life Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China.
Yong ChenJiangsu University Institute of Life Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China.
Huayou ChenJiangsu University Institute of Life Sciences, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, 212013, China. hyc@ujs.edu.cn.

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Jiangsu Province Carbon Peak Carbon Neutral Science and Technology Innovation Project (Modern Agriculture) BE2023399National Key Research and Development Program 2021YFA0910402Zhengjiang City Carbon Peak Carbon Neutral Science and Technology Innovation Project CN2024001
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Abstract

Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) are a class of copper-dependent oxidases capable of cleaving glycosidic bonds in crystalline polysaccharides through oxidative mechanisms, playing a pivotal role in biomass refining and green biomanufacturing. However, natural LPMOs still face technical bottlenecks such as insufficient electron transfer efficiency, limited catalytic activity, and poor stability under industrial reaction conditions. This review systematically summarizes the classification, structure, catalytic mechanisms, and diverse applications of LPMOs. It focuses on analyzing research progress in modifying LPMOs through protein engineering strategies such as rational design (e.g., disulfide bond engineering, active site optimization) and directed evolution. Furthermore, it summarizes current high-throughput technologies suitable for LPMO mutant screening. Finally, it outlines future development directions including AI-assisted design and cell-free expression systems, providing references for further enzyme engineering and industrial applications.

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High-Throughput Screening AssaysMixed Function OxygenasesPolysaccharidesProtein EngineeringCatalytic DomainDirected Molecular EvolutionMixed Function OxygenasesPolysaccharidesHigh-throughput screeningLignocelluloseLytic polysaccharide monooxygenasesProtein engineeringRational design

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