Integrated translation and metabolism in a partially self-synthesizing biochemical network.
Science
; 385(6705): 174-178, 2024 Jul 12.
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| ID: mdl-38991083
ABSTRACT
One of the hallmarks of living organisms is their capacity for self-organization and regeneration, which requires a tight integration of metabolic and genetic networks. We sought to construct a linked metabolic and genetic network in vitro that shows such lifelike behavior outside of a cellular context and generates its own building blocks from nonliving matter. We integrated the metabolism of the crotonyl-CoA/ethyl-malonyl-CoA/hydroxybutyryl-CoA cycle with cell-free protein synthesis using recombinant elements. Our network produces the amino acid glycine from CO2 and incorporates it into target proteins following DNA-encoded instructions. By orchestrating ~50 enzymes we established a basic cell-free operating system in which genetically encoded inputs into a metabolic network are programmed to activate feedback loops allowing for self-integration and (partial) self-regeneration of the complete system.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Biosynthèse des protéines
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Dioxyde de carbone
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Système acellulaire
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Voies et réseaux métaboliques
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Glycine
Langue:
En
Journal:
Science
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Allemagne