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<p>Isoflavones such as daidzein and genistein are naturally occurring compounds found in plants such as legumes. They have diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Currently, isoflavones are mainly obtained through the extraction of plant biomass. Chemical synthesis is challenging for most isoflavones due to the complexity of their structures. The limited supply of isoflavones cannot meet the market demands. Advances in synthetic biology have provided a sustainable and efficient solution for the production of isoflavones, with yeasts often serving as the microbial chassis for biosynthesis. This review summarizes the pharmacological properties of specific isoflavones, their biosynthetic pathways, and the technical strategies used in engineered yeasts for isoflavone production. In addition, the development of synthetic biology and state-of-the-art biotechnological strategies for the environmentally friendly production of bioactive isoflavones is discussed.</p>

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Advances in synthesizing plant-derived isoflavones and their precursors with multiple pharmacological activities using engineered yeasts

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    2025年3月29日

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  • Wenhui Niu,
  • Jingxian Zhang,
  • Lingbo Qu,
  • Xiao-Jun Ji,
  • Yongjun Wei

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Isoflavones such as daidzein and genistein are naturally occurring compounds found in plants such as legumes. They have diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Currently, isoflavones are mainly obtained through the extraction of plant biomass. Chemical synthesis is challenging for most isoflavones due to the complexity of their structures. The limited supply of isoflavones cannot meet the market demands. Advances in synthetic biology have provided a sustainable and efficient solution for the production of isoflavones, with yeasts often serving as the microbial chassis for biosynthesis. This review summarizes the pharmacological properties of specific isoflavones, their biosynthetic pathways, and the technical strategies used in engineered yeasts for isoflavone production. In addition, the development of synthetic biology and state-of-the-art biotechnological strategies for the environmentally friendly production of bioactive isoflavones is discussed.