Regulating metabolism to molecularly breed useful plants.
Metabolic modification, photosynthesis, redox reaction, substance production, NAD(P)(H), coenzyme, plants, triacylglycerol, Nannochloropsis.
In recent years, the increase in carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere has been raised as a social issue. Plants and microalgae that perform photosynthesis absorb carbon dioxide, utilize light energy to synthesize sugars, and further synthesize proteins, lipids, and secondary metabolites. In the case of crops, we utilize this as food, but recently there has been active research aimed at making these photosynthetic organisms produce oils and useful functional components. We are conducting research to enhance the environmental stress resistance of photosynthetic organisms to increase their material production capacity, as well as isolating metabolic enzymes to produce specific substances and controlling their functions. As an example of our research, we are studying how to enhance photosynthetic ability by changing the amount and balance of nicotinamide coenzymes (NAD(P)(H)), which are used as electron carriers in various metabolic pathways. We are also promoting metabolic modification research on Nannochloropsis, which is expected to be a promising energy-producing organism.
- Company：埼玉大学 オープンイノベーションセンター
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