生薬学および天然物ジャーナル

Biotechnological Methods for Production and Modification of Natural Products

Abstract

Cecilia Scott

Biotechnological methods have revolutionized the production and modification of natural products, offering sustainable and efficient approaches to harness the therapeutic potential of diverse biological sources. Natural products, derived from plants, microorganisms, marine organisms, and fungi, represent a rich reservoir of bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications. Biotechnological techniques leverage genetic engineering, metabolic engineering, fermentation technologies, and bioprocessing strategies to enhance the production, optimize the biosynthesis, and modify the chemical structure of natural products.Plant biotechnology encompasses a range of techniques for the genetic manipulation and cultivation of plants to enhance the production of natural products with medicinal and agricultural significance. Plant tissue culture and micropropagation techniques enable the propagation of plant cells, tissues, and organs under sterile conditions, facilitating the rapid multiplication of elite plant genotypes and the production of secondary metabolites in vitro.