What are the potential applications of OpCBR1 in improving camptothecin production in Ophiorrhiza pumila?
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Camptothecin is a valuable anti-cancer drug with low natural abundance, necessitating strategies to enhance its production. OpCBR1, an ERF transcription factor in Ophiorrhiza pumila, has been shown to regulate both camptothecin biosynthesis and root growth, making it a potential target for genetic engineering to improve camptothecin yield.
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OpCBR1 can be used to enhance camptothecin production in Ophiorrhiza pumila through two approaches: (1) Knockout of OpCBR1 increases camptothecin biosynthesis by removing its negative regulatory effect on the OpIO gene. (2) Overexpression of OpCBR1 promotes root growth and biomass, which can indirectly increase camptothecin yield through enhanced biomass engineering. These findings suggest that genetic manipulation of OpCBR1 can be a promising strategy for improving camptothecin production.
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