Transcription factors play an indispensable role in maintaining cellular viability and finely regulating complex internal metabolic networks.These crucial bioactive functions rely on their ability to respond to effect...Transcription factors play an indispensable role in maintaining cellular viability and finely regulating complex internal metabolic networks.These crucial bioactive functions rely on their ability to respond to effectors and concurrently interact with binding sites.Recent advancements have brought innovative insights into the understanding of transcription factors.In this review,we comprehensively summarize the mechanisms by which transcription factors carry out their functions,along with calculation and experimental-based methods employed in their identification.Additionally,we highlight recent achievements in the application of transcription factors in various biotechnological fields,including cell engineering,human health,and biomanufacturing.Finally,the current limitations of research and provide prospects for future investigations are discussed.This review will provide enlightening theoretical guidance for transcription factors engineering.展开更多
基金supported by National Key Research&Development Program of China(2018YFA0900504,2020YFA0907700,and 2018YFA0900300)the National Natural Foundation of China(31401674)+1 种基金the National First-Class Discipline Program of Light Industry Technology and Engineering(LITE2018-22)the Top-notch Academic Programs Project of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.This research grant was awarded to author Youran Li.
文摘Transcription factors play an indispensable role in maintaining cellular viability and finely regulating complex internal metabolic networks.These crucial bioactive functions rely on their ability to respond to effectors and concurrently interact with binding sites.Recent advancements have brought innovative insights into the understanding of transcription factors.In this review,we comprehensively summarize the mechanisms by which transcription factors carry out their functions,along with calculation and experimental-based methods employed in their identification.Additionally,we highlight recent achievements in the application of transcription factors in various biotechnological fields,including cell engineering,human health,and biomanufacturing.Finally,the current limitations of research and provide prospects for future investigations are discussed.This review will provide enlightening theoretical guidance for transcription factors engineering.