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ReviewSynthetic and systems biotechnology2026

Advances in engineering and applications of synthetic phase-separated membraneless organelles in biotechnology.

Manman Sun, Alex Xiong Gao, Bin Ye, Yimeng Zhao, Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, Jin Gao, Peng Wang

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Review in Synthetic and systems biotechnology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Manman SunKey laboratory of high magnetic field and Ion beam physical biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China.
Alex Xiong GaoDivision of Life Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 999077, Hong Kong, China.
Bin YeKey laboratory of high magnetic field and Ion beam physical biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China.
Yimeng ZhaoKey laboratory of high magnetic field and Ion beam physical biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China.
Rodrigo Ledesma-AmaroDepartment of Bioengineering and Imperial College Centre for Synthetic Biology, Imperial College London, London, SW7 2AZ, UK.
Jin GaoDepartment of Neurobiology and Cellular Biology, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, Jiangsu, China.
Peng WangKey laboratory of high magnetic field and Ion beam physical biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Membraneless organelles (MLOs) formed through liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) constitute crucial dynamic microenvironments within cells, capable of selectively concentrating specific molecules and regulating biochemical reactions. Based on the working mechanisms of natural MLOs, researchers have designed and constructed various synthetic MLOs. These MLOs have been applied in regulating enzyme activity, optimizing metabolic pathways, regulating gene expression, producing recombinant proteins, and developing functional biomaterials. Here, we systematically summarized the design strategies, characterization techniques, and client protein recruitment methods for synthetic MLOs, and categorically reviewed their application progress in the biotechnology field. We also discussed current challenges faced in the practical applications of synthetic MLOs and future research directions. This review aims to provide theoretical guidance and practical reference for the design and application of LLPS-driven synthetic MLOs, thereby promoting their innovative development in synthetic biology and biotechnology.

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Functional biomaterialsMetabolic engineeringPhase-separated scaffoldsProtein engineeringSynthetic membraneless organelles

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PMID41624985
PMCPMC12860260

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