A Single-Vector CRISPR/Cas9 System for Genome Editing and Heterologous Enzyme Secretion in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: A Case Study on Pectate Lyase for Coffee Mucilage Removal
Abstract
The
CRISPR/Cas9
system
facilitates
precise
genome
editing
in
various
organisms.
In
this
study,
a
single-vector
was
developed
for
Saccharomyces
cerevisiae ,
employing
type
II
Cas9
enzyme
from
Streptococcus
pyogenes
and
single-guide
RNA
cassette
targeting
CAN1.Y
locus
on
chromosome
V.
This
is
broadly
applicable
across
yeast
strains,
as
it
utilizes
G418
selection,
eliminating
the
need
auxotrophic
markers.
efficiency
of
demonstrated,
with
efficiencies
ranging
70–100%.
utilized
to
integrate
encoding
secretory
pectate
lyase
(PL)
Bacillus
subtilis
168
into
genome.
engineered
S.
cerevisiae
strain
secreted
active
PL,
which
exhibited
pectin-degrading
activity
characterized
by
significant
reductions
residual
pectin
increased
production
reducing
sugars.
Since
constitutes
major
component
coffee
mucilage,
PL
applied
beans
mucilage
removal.
treated
presented
noticeably
reduced
purer
green
color,
decreased
viscosity.
These
findings
suggest
potential
applications
processing,
particularly
efficient
Published: April 7, 2025
Language: Английский