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Revision as of 20:56, 25 October 2008
Welcome to Rice University's 2008 iGEM wiki page.
Our project for this year is BIOBEER, where we are genetically engineering the biosynthetic pathway for resveratrol production into a brewing yeast strain. Resveratrol has been shown to have a plethora of health benefits, including anti-cancer and anti-viral activity, cardio- and neuro-protective effects, modulation of diabetes, and anti-aging effects. Although research has been done previously to produce resveratrol in various organisms, no one to date has developed a yeast strain able to synthesize resveratrol in a de novo manner. We are going one step further, characterizing resveratrol production during anaerobic fermentation with the intent of creating a beer that contains all the health benefits of wine. Get ready for resveratrol in a fizzy ready-to-consume beverage!
(More detailed descriptions of projects to be added.)
BioBeer: Producing Resveratrol During Fermentation in Beer
Resveratrol
-First identified as the active component in C. quinquangulata (cinnamon) extract responsible for anti-inflammatory properties.
-Normally used as a defense mechanism in plants in response to fungal pathogens and UV irradiation.
-Main source in human diet is red wine, but significant amounts are also found in grape juice, peanuts, cranberry juice, and others.
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