[Lista-Algas] Transgenic Microalgae

[Andrés Boltovskoy]

Just published
(Pre-ordered copies have been mailed).

 

Leon, R., A. Galvan and E. Fernandez (eds.): Transgenic Microalgae as Green Cell Factories. 2007. (Adv. Experim.Medicine and Biology, Volume 616). 29 (2 col.) figs. XVI, 131 p. gr8vo. Hardcover. EUR 113.00

 

Microalgae have been largely cultured and commercialized as food and feed additives, and their potential as source of

high-added value compounds is well known. But, in contrast to the large number of genetically modified bacteria, yeast

and even higher plants, only a few species of microalgae have been genetically transformed with efficiency. Initial

difficulties in the expression of foreign genes in microalgae have been progressively overcome, and powerful molecular

tools for their genetic engineering are now on hand. A considerable collection of promoters and selectable marker

genes and an increasing number of genomic or cDNA sequences have become available in recent years. More 

work is needed to transform new species of microalgae, especially those that have commercial value, so that it would

be possible to increase the productivity of traditional compounds or synthesize novel ones. Silencing transgenes

remains as an important limitation for stable expression of foreign genes. This problem is not unique to microalgae

since it has also been observed in plants, animals and fungi. A better understanding of the mechanisms that control the

regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes is therefore needed. In this book a group of outstanding researchers working on

different areas of microalgae biotechnology offer a global vision of the genetic manipulation of microalgae and their

applications.

 

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