A semi-synthetic regulon enables rapid growth of yeast on xylose

Venkatesh Endalur Gopinarayanan and Nikhil U. Nair ()
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Venkatesh Endalur Gopinarayanan: Tufts University
Nikhil U. Nair: Tufts University

Nature Communications, 2018, vol. 9, issue 1, 1-12

Abstract: Abstract Nutrient assimilation is the first step that allows biological systems to proliferate and produce value-added products. Yet, implementation of heterologous catabolic pathways has so far relied on constitutive gene expression without consideration for global regulatory systems that may enhance nutrient assimilation and cell growth. In contrast, natural systems prefer nutrient-responsive gene regulation (called regulons) that control multiple cellular functions necessary for cell survival and growth. Here, in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, by partially- and fully uncoupling galactose (GAL)-responsive regulation and metabolism, we demonstrate the significant growth benefits conferred by the GAL regulon. Next, by adapting the various aspects of the GAL regulon for a non-native nutrient, xylose, we build a semi-synthetic regulon that exhibits higher growth rate, better nutrient consumption, and improved growth fitness compared to the traditional and ubiquitous constitutive expression strategy. This work provides an elegant paradigm to integrate non-native nutrient catabolism with native, global cellular responses to support fast growth.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-018-03645-7

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