In the project a new approach for upgrading lignin to value-added compounds by engineered bacteria is developed. In the approach, accelerated evolution, protein engineering, synthetic biology, and synergistic metabolic engineering are combined in a novel way to achieve more efficient and comprehensive lignin utilization. The research produces new molecular tools and strategies to increase the value and relevance of one of the most abundant biopolymers on Earth.
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Funding source
Novo Nordisk Foundation
People
Suvi Santala
Academy Research Fellow![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent-webapi.tuni.fi%2Fimage-style%2Fbase_square_lg%2Fproxy%2Fpublic%2Fprofile_pictures%2F5375.jpg%3Fitok%3DnfqyBWFd&w=1200&q=75)
Elena Efimova
Senior Research Fellow![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent-webapi.tuni.fi%2Fimage-style%2Fbase_square_lg%2Fproxy%2Fpublic%2Fprofile_pictures%2F4832.jpg%3Fitok%3D3mbEraNV&w=1200&q=75)
Johanna Koivisto
University Lecturer![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent-webapi.tuni.fi%2Fimage-style%2Fbase_square_lg%2Fproxy%2Fpublic%2Fprofile_pictures%2F5645.jpg%3Fitok%3DDBQte7qn&w=1200&q=75)
Kesi Kurnia
Doctoral ResearcherChangshuo Liu
Doctoral ResearcherHeidi Tuomela
Doctoral ResearcherContact persons
Suvi Santala
Academy Research Fellow![](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent-webapi.tuni.fi%2Fimage-style%2Fbase_square_lg%2Fproxy%2Fpublic%2Fprofile_pictures%2F5375.jpg%3Fitok%3DnfqyBWFd&w=1200&q=75)