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Identification and characterization of EYK1, a key gene for erythritol catabolism in Yarrowia lipolytica.
Applied microbiology and biotechnology - 1 Sept 2017
Carly F, Gamboa-Melendez H, Vandermies M, Damblon C, Nicaud J M, Fickers P
Abstract excerpt
Erythritol is a four-carbon sugar alcohol synthesized by osmophilic yeasts, such as Yarrowia lipolytica, in response to osmotic stress. This metabolite has application as food additive due to its sweetening properties. Although Y. lipolytica can produce erythritol at a high level from glycerol, it is also able to consume it as carbon source. This ability negatively affects erythritol productivity and represents a...
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