Production of biopolymer precursors beta-alanine and L-lactic acid from CO2 with metabolically versatile Rhodococcus opacus DSM 43205
L. Salusjärvi, L. Ojala, G. Peddinti, M. Lienemann, P. Jouhten, J.-P. Pitkanen, M. Toivari
This study engineers Rhodococcus opacus DSM 43205 to produce beta-alanine and L-lactic acid from CO2, achieving higher yields in heterotrophic than autotrophic conditions.
bioRxiv · Aug 26, 2020 · PreprintBioengineering