CD Biosynsis is committed to providing high-quality services to our clients. Our specialized synthetic biology platform specializes in providing tools, libraries of gene parts for metabolic pathways, and bioengineering for chemical production, as well as designing and optimizing metabolic pathways for maximum efficiency.

Fig 1. Sustainable production of chemicals by combining industrial process optimization and genetic engineering approaches. (Humphreys C M, et al., 2018)

Introduction to chemical production Metabolic pathways Engineering

Engineering metabolic pathways for chemical production stands as a pivotal tenet in the field of synthetic biology. This undertaking involves the design and modification of cellular pathways to facilitate the production of specific target chemicals, compounds, or materials through living organisms. This intricate process involves the manipulation of genetic, enzymatic, and regulatory components intrinsic to metabolic pathways to optimize the production process of the desired chemicals.

Advantages of Engineering Metabolic Pathways for Chemical Production

• Sustainable Production—Traditional methods of chemical synthesis often rely on petrochemicals and harsh reaction conditions, which can be environmentally damaging. By harnessing the power of biological systems to produce chemicals, engineering metabolic pathways offers a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach.
• Novel Compounds—This approach enables the production of complex and valuable compounds for a variety of applications, such as pharmaceuticals, biofuels and specialty chemicals, which might be challenging or economically unfeasible to synthesize using traditional methods.
• Customization—Synthetic biology allows customizing the metabolic pathways to produce specific compounds of interest. This customization can result in higher yields, improved purity, and reduced waste, which is difficult to achieve with traditional chemical synthesis.
• Bioremediation—Engineering metabolic pathways can be used for bioremediation, where organisms are designed to metabolize pollutants and contaminants, contributing to environmental cleanup.