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Advances in fungal sugar transporters: unlocking the potential of second-generation bioethanol production

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Autor(es):
Pereira, Lucas Matheus Soares ; Taveira, Iasmin Cartaxo ; Maues, David Batista ; de Paula, Renato Graciano ; Silva, Roberto N.
Número total de Autores: 5
Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
Fonte: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology; v. 109, n. 1, p. 21-pg., 2025-01-01.
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Second-generation (2G) bioethanol production, derived from lignocellulosic biomass, has emerged as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels by addressing growing energy demands and environmental concerns. Fungal sugar transporters (STs) play a critical role in this process, enabling the uptake of monosaccharides such as glucose and xylose, which are released during the enzymatic hydrolysis of biomass. This mini-review explores recent advances in the structural and functional characterization of STs in filamentous fungi and yeasts, highlighting their roles in processes such as cellulase induction, carbon catabolite repression, and sugar signaling pathways. The review also emphasizes the potential of genetic engineering to enhance the specificity and efficiency of these transporters, overcoming challenges such as substrate competition and limited pentose metabolism in industrial strains. By integrating the latest research findings, this work underscores the pivotal role of fungal STs in optimizing lignocellulosic bioethanol production and advancing the bioeconomy. Future prospects for engineering transport systems and their implications for industrial biotechnology are also discussed. (AU)

Processo FAPESP: 22/01751-9 - Engenharia de transportadores de xilose de Trichoderma reesei para melhoramento do sistema de transporte de açúcar em Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Beneficiário:Iasmin Cartaxo Taveira
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado
Processo FAPESP: 19/11655-4 - Estudos funcionais de redes de regulação gênica em Trichoderma reesei durante a formação de celulases
Beneficiário:Roberto do Nascimento Silva
Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático
Processo FAPESP: 22/14399-1 - Caracterização funcional e super expressão de potenciais transportadores de celobiose e xilose em Trichoderma reesei durante a produção de celulases
Beneficiário:Lucas Matheus Soares Pereira
Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Doutorado