Paclitaxel,a tetracyclic diterpenoid,has garnered attention for its potent anti-cancer properties and intricate molecular structure,making it a significant target for chemical synthesis and biosynthesis[1].However,its...Paclitaxel,a tetracyclic diterpenoid,has garnered attention for its potent anti-cancer properties and intricate molecular structure,making it a significant target for chemical synthesis and biosynthesis[1].However,its natural sources are extremely limited,as it is derived exclusively from the bark of endangered genus Taxus plants,which contain paclitaxel in very low concentrations(0.01%−0.05%)[2-3].Recent advances in synthetic biology present promising opportunities to enhance paclitaxel levels in Taxus cell cultures or to enable the reconstitution of its production in heterologous hosts,such as yeast or tobacco(Nicotiana benthamiana).展开更多
文摘Paclitaxel,a tetracyclic diterpenoid,has garnered attention for its potent anti-cancer properties and intricate molecular structure,making it a significant target for chemical synthesis and biosynthesis[1].However,its natural sources are extremely limited,as it is derived exclusively from the bark of endangered genus Taxus plants,which contain paclitaxel in very low concentrations(0.01%−0.05%)[2-3].Recent advances in synthetic biology present promising opportunities to enhance paclitaxel levels in Taxus cell cultures or to enable the reconstitution of its production in heterologous hosts,such as yeast or tobacco(Nicotiana benthamiana).