Strains and Molecular Tools for Recombinant Protein Production in Pichia pastoris

Claudia Rinnofner*, Michael Felber, Harald Pichler

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Abstract

Within the last two decades, the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris (Komagataella phaffii) has become an important alternative to E. coli or mammalian cell lines for the production of recombinant proteins. Easy handling, strong promoters, and high cell density cultivations as well as the capability of posttranslational modifications are some of the major benefits of this yeast. The high secretion capacity and low level of endogenously secreted proteins further promoted the rapid development of a versatile Pichia pastoris toolbox. This chapter reviews common and new “Pichia tools” and their specific features. Special focus is given to expression strains, such as different methanol utilization, protease-deficient or glycoengineered strains, combined with application highlights. Different promoters and signal sequences are also discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationYeast Metabolic Engineering: Methods and Protocols
EditorsValeria Mapelli, Maurizio Bettiga
Place of PublicationNew York, U.S.A.
PublisherSpringer
Chapter6
Pages79-112
Number of pages34
Edition2nd
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-0716-2399-2
ISBN (Print)978-1-0716-2398-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2022

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press
Volume2513
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

Keywords

  • Pichia pastoris
  • Promoters
  • Signal sequences
  • Strains
  • Vectors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology

Fields of Expertise

  • Human- & Biotechnology

Treatment code (Nähere Zuordnung)

  • Basic - Fundamental (Grundlagenforschung)
  • Popular Scientific
  • Review

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