| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6487620 | Current Opinion in Biotechnology | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
- Commercial production of isoprenoids from naturally producing organisms is rare.
- Heterologous isoprenoid production from yeast is a commercial reality.
- The mevalonate pathway is used for commercial heterologous isoprenoid production.
- Heterologous isoprenoid usage ranges from pharmaceuticals to jet and diesel fuel.
- Semi-synthetic artemisinin and β-farnesene are examples of commercial production.
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Authors
Michael D Leavell, Derek J McPhee, Chris J Paddon,