Novel Bioproducts through Metabolic Engineering of Secondary Metabolites

Novel Bioproducts through Metabolic Engineering of Secondary Metabolites provides comprehensive coverage of the latest developments in metabolic engineering and secondary metabolites, along with their roles in industrial product development. Sections cover the pivotal role secondary metabolites play in nature, their diverse classes, their significant applications in industry and medicine, and the fundamentals of metabolic engineering. Additional coverage includes biosynthetic pathways of secondary metabolites, strain development and optimization, rational design of pathway modifications, industrial enzymes and chemicals from metabolic engineering, and cutting-edge tools and technologies in metabolic engineering. The book concludes with a roadmap for the future of metabolic engineering, exploring emerging trends such as CRISPR and genome editing, artificial intelligence applications, and the evolving landscape of synthetic biology and bioeconomy.

- Provides detailed coverage of the fundamentals and latest developments in secondary metabolites and metabolic engineering

- Explores the tools and technologies for metabolic engineering for bioproduction or biosynthesis

- Highlights case studies and applications of metabolic engineering in product development

- Addresses both technical and socioeconomic aspects

- Offers a timely exploration of emerging ethical and regulatory considerations in biotechnology and synthetic biology