Methods and compositions for the recombinant biosynthesis of n-alkanes

摘要

The present disclosure identifies methods and compositions for modifying photoautotrophic organisms as hosts, such that the organisms efficiently convert carbon dioxide and light into n-alkanes, and in particular the use of such organisms for the commercial production of n-alkanes and related molecules.

主权项

1. An engineered cyanobacterium comprising a recombinant acyl-ACP reductase (AAR) enzyme and a recombinant alkanal decarboxylative monooxygenase (ADM) enzyme, wherein the AAR enzyme converts acyl-ACP to alkanal, and wherein the ADM enzyme converts alkanal to at least one n-alkane.