Expanding the Knowledge on the Skillful Yeast <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i>
<i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> is widely used as a source of single-cell protein and is known for its ability to synthesize a great variety of valuable compounds for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Its capacity to produce compounds such as food additives, supplements, and organic a...
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| description | <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> is widely used as a source of single-cell protein and is known for its ability to synthesize a great variety of valuable compounds for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Its capacity to produce compounds such as food additives, supplements, and organic acids, among other fine chemicals, has turned it into an attractive microorganism in the biotechnology field. In this review, we performed a robust phylogenetic analysis using the core proteome of <i>C. jadinii</i> and other fungal species, from Asco- to Basidiomycota, to elucidate the evolutionary roots of this species. In addition, we report the evolution of this species nomenclature over-time and the existence of a teleomorph (<i>C. jadinii</i>) and anamorph state (<i>Candida utilis</i>) and summarize the current nomenclature of most common strains. Finally, we highlight relevant traits of its physiology, the solute membrane transporters so far characterized, as well as the molecular tools currently available for its genomic manipulation. The emerging applications of this yeast reinforce its potential in the white biotechnology sector. Nonetheless, it is necessary to expand the knowledge on its metabolism, regulatory networks, and transport mechanisms, as well as to develop more robust genetic manipulation systems and synthetic biology tools to promote the full exploitation of <i>C. jadinii</i>. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d270118177514c13a97cd3ddbbd201612023-12-03T12:37:01ZengMDPI AGJournal of Fungi2309-608X2021-01-01713610.3390/jof7010036Expanding the Knowledge on the Skillful Yeast <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i>Maria Sousa-Silva0Daniel Vieira1Pedro Soares2Margarida Casal3Isabel Soares-Silva4Centre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, PortugalCentre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, PortugalCentre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, PortugalCentre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, PortugalCentre of Molecular and Environmental Biology (CBMA), Department of Biology, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal<i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> is widely used as a source of single-cell protein and is known for its ability to synthesize a great variety of valuable compounds for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Its capacity to produce compounds such as food additives, supplements, and organic acids, among other fine chemicals, has turned it into an attractive microorganism in the biotechnology field. In this review, we performed a robust phylogenetic analysis using the core proteome of <i>C. jadinii</i> and other fungal species, from Asco- to Basidiomycota, to elucidate the evolutionary roots of this species. In addition, we report the evolution of this species nomenclature over-time and the existence of a teleomorph (<i>C. jadinii</i>) and anamorph state (<i>Candida utilis</i>) and summarize the current nomenclature of most common strains. Finally, we highlight relevant traits of its physiology, the solute membrane transporters so far characterized, as well as the molecular tools currently available for its genomic manipulation. The emerging applications of this yeast reinforce its potential in the white biotechnology sector. Nonetheless, it is necessary to expand the knowledge on its metabolism, regulatory networks, and transport mechanisms, as well as to develop more robust genetic manipulation systems and synthetic biology tools to promote the full exploitation of <i>C. jadinii</i>.https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/1/36<i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i>phylogenylife cyclegenomephysiologybiotechnology applications |
| spellingShingle | Maria Sousa-Silva Daniel Vieira Pedro Soares Margarida Casal Isabel Soares-Silva Expanding the Knowledge on the Skillful Yeast <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> Journal of Fungi <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> phylogeny life cycle genome physiology biotechnology applications |
| title | Expanding the Knowledge on the Skillful Yeast <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> |
| title_full | Expanding the Knowledge on the Skillful Yeast <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> |
| title_fullStr | Expanding the Knowledge on the Skillful Yeast <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> |
| title_full_unstemmed | Expanding the Knowledge on the Skillful Yeast <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> |
| title_short | Expanding the Knowledge on the Skillful Yeast <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> |
| title_sort | expanding the knowledge on the skillful yeast i cyberlindnera jadinii i |
| topic | <i>Cyberlindnera jadinii</i> phylogeny life cycle genome physiology biotechnology applications |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/1/36 |
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