Comparative genomic analysis of Methylocystis sp. MJC1 as a platform strain for polyhydroxybutyrate biosynthesis

Sanzhar Naizabekov, Seung Woon Hyun, Jeong Geol Na, Sukhwan Yoon, Ok Kyung Lee, Eun Yeol Lee

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Abstract

Biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) can be produced from methane by some type II methanotroph such as the genus Methylocystis. This study presents the comparative genomic analysis of a newly isolated methanotroph, Methylocystis sp. MJC1 as a biodegradable PHB-producing platform strain. Methylocystis sp. MJC1 accumulates up to 44.5% of PHB based on dry cell weight under nitrogen-limiting conditions. To facilitate its development as a PHB-producing platform strain, the complete genome sequence of Methylocystis sp. MJC1 was assembled, functionally annotated, and compared with genomes of other Methylocystis species. Phylogenetic analysis has shown that Methylocystis parvus to be the closest species to Methylocystis sp. MJC1. Genome functional annotation revealed that Methylocystis sp. MJC1 contains all major type II methanotroph biochemical pathways such as the serine cycle, EMC pathway, and Krebs cycle. Interestingly, Methylocystis sp. MJC1 has both particulate and soluble methane monooxygenases, which are not commonly found among Methylocystis species. In addition, this species also possesses most of the RuMP pathway reactions, a characteristic of type I methanotrophs, and all PHB biosynthetic genes. These comparative analysis would open the possibility of future practical applications such as the development of organism-specific genome-scale models and application of metabolic engineering strategies to Methylocystis sp. MJC1.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0284846
JournalPLoS ONE
Volume18
Issue number5 May
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2023

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