Novel Bioproducts through Metabolic Engineering of Secondary Metabolites

Novel Bioproducts through Metabolic Engineering of Secondary Metabolites delivers an in-depth exploration of the rapidly advancing field of metabolic engineering, focusing on secondary metabolites and their transformative impact on industrial innovation. The book begins by outlining the essential roles secondary metabolites play in nature, their diversity, and their growing significance in both industrial and medical applications. Readers are introduced to the foundational principles of metabolic engineering, setting the stage for a thorough examination of biosynthetic pathways, strain improvement, and optimization strategies that are vital for developing new bioproducts.Beyond these fundamentals, the book highlights rational pathway design, the development of industrial enzymes and chemicals, and the integration of state-of-the-art technologies in metabolic engineering. It wraps up with a forward-looking roadmap featuring emerging trends such as CRISPR and genome editing, artificial intelligence applications, and the dynamic evolution of synthetic biology and the bioeconomy-making it an essential resource for researchers and professionals in the field. - 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