Let's dive into the results of industrial biotechnology at acib. This short podcast episodes shortly summarize our scientific publications and give a quick hint about the main findings.
This study validates a rapid affinity chromatography method for quantifying immunoglobulin G from human plasma. Utilizing POROS CaptureSelect FcXP resin, it achieves a 2.5-minute cycle time, excellen…
This study investigates pH-dependent flocculation in Komagataella phaffii. We found it peaks at pH 4.0 and is reversible. Flo5-1 critically affects this process, and Nrg1 negatively regulates it. Our…
Carnivorous Nepenthes and Sarracenia pitcher fluids hydrolyze PET and PBAT polyesters. Nepenthesin, an aspartic proteinase, is a key enzyme, showing comparable activity to known cutinases. This study…
Flo8 knockout in Komagataella phaffii prevents pseudohyphal growth and reduces adherence. This study reveals it significantly elevates glucose-regulatable promoter activity, boosting recombinant prot…
This is an interview-style podcast discussing a recently published paper on the characterization of the MapADO enzyme. The conversation is between an interviewer and an expert, covering the enzyme's …
Cultivated meat's future hinges on affordable, sustainable cell culture media. This review details serum-free strategies, including novel ingredients and circular systems, to overcome cost and regula…
New research from acib, Graz University of Technology, and myBIOS GmbH systematically compares ethanol- and methanol-inducible promoters in Komagataella phaffii, revealing insights into constitutive …
This podcast explores the current challenges of AI in biomolecular structure prediction, specifically concerning stereochemistry and chiral molecules. We discuss the necessity of human oversight, col…
Discover how a new stepwise gene activation strategy allows cell factories to adapt and achieve significantly higher therapeutic protein production compared to traditional methods. This innovation pr…
Researchers have found inexpensive, food-grade alternatives to expensive serum albumins in cell culture media, potentially cutting costs for cultivated meat production and biopharmaceuticals by up to…
A meta-analysis reveals the core genetic blueprint and dynamic gene regulation of CHO cell factories.
This podcast details the engineering of transmembrane alkane monooxygenases (AlkB) to improve Tulipalin A synthesis. The research focuses on enhancing the hydroxylation of isoprenyl acetate, a crucia…
Dive deep into the complex world of Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) purification for gene therapy. Our expert guest explains the challenges of separating perfect therapeutic AAVs from a myriad of impuri…
Discover how scientists harnessed a unique bacterial lipase, SpL, featuring a novel catalytic tetrad and dual access tunnels, to achieve highly efficient synthesis of pharmaceutical-relevant amides …
This interview explores the systematic immobilization of L-lactate oxidase on various porous carriers, revealing that hydrophilic agarose supports with amine groups yield the highest activity. Key di…
Explore the innovative research from acib GmbH on using NADH-driven enzymes for the sustainable reduction of carboxylic acids into valuable aldehydes and alcohols. Learn about the potential of this b…
Explore a breakthrough in biocatalysis: a highly efficient, one-pot enzyme cascade synthesizes pseudouridine-5'-phosphate and related C-nucleosides from simple sugars and nucleobases. Discover how pr…