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Biorisks Associated with Synthetic Biology: Virulence plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures

Volume: 7 Number: 2 August 15, 2024
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Biorisks Associated with Synthetic Biology: Virulence plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures

Abstract

Synthetic biology has revolutionized the field of biotechnology, enabling precise manipulation of biological systems for diverse applications. While the advancements in this rapidly evolving field are promising, there is a growing concern about potential biorisks associated with synthetic biology techniques. One significant risk is the transfer of pathogenic plasmids to probiotic or starter cultures, which could lead to unintended consequences and pose serious threats to human health. This paper reviews the biorisks of pathogenic plasmid transfer, discusses potential consequences, and proposes risk mitigation strategies to ensure responsible and safe use of synthetic biology in probiotics and starter cultures.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Biochemistry and Cell Biology (Other), Microbiology (Other), Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Other), Food Engineering

Journal Section

Review

Early Pub Date

August 14, 2024

Publication Date

August 15, 2024

Submission Date

January 28, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 6, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Koluman, A., Njjar, M. S., Altıntaş, F., & Konukbay, A. (2024). Biorisks Associated with Synthetic Biology: Virulence plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, 7(2), 120-132. https://doi.org/10.38001/ijlsb.1426971
AMA
1.Koluman A, Njjar MS, Altıntaş F, Konukbay A. Biorisks Associated with Synthetic Biology: Virulence plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures. Int. J. Life Sci. Biotechnol. 2024;7(2):120-132. doi:10.38001/ijlsb.1426971
Chicago
Koluman, Ahmet, Mahmed Sari Njjar, Fatma Altıntaş, and Atakan Konukbay. 2024. “Biorisks Associated With Synthetic Biology: Virulence Plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures”. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology 7 (2): 120-32. https://doi.org/10.38001/ijlsb.1426971.
EndNote
Koluman A, Njjar MS, Altıntaş F, Konukbay A (August 1, 2024) Biorisks Associated with Synthetic Biology: Virulence plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology 7 2 120–132.
IEEE
[1]A. Koluman, M. S. Njjar, F. Altıntaş, and A. Konukbay, “Biorisks Associated with Synthetic Biology: Virulence plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures”, Int. J. Life Sci. Biotechnol., vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 120–132, Aug. 2024, doi: 10.38001/ijlsb.1426971.
ISNAD
Koluman, Ahmet - Njjar, Mahmed Sari - Altıntaş, Fatma - Konukbay, Atakan. “Biorisks Associated With Synthetic Biology: Virulence Plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures”. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology 7/2 (August 1, 2024): 120-132. https://doi.org/10.38001/ijlsb.1426971.
JAMA
1.Koluman A, Njjar MS, Altıntaş F, Konukbay A. Biorisks Associated with Synthetic Biology: Virulence plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures. Int. J. Life Sci. Biotechnol. 2024;7:120–132.
MLA
Koluman, Ahmet, et al. “Biorisks Associated With Synthetic Biology: Virulence Plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures”. International Journal of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, vol. 7, no. 2, Aug. 2024, pp. 120-32, doi:10.38001/ijlsb.1426971.
Vancouver
1.Ahmet Koluman, Mahmed Sari Njjar, Fatma Altıntaş, Atakan Konukbay. Biorisks Associated with Synthetic Biology: Virulence plasmid Transfer to Probiotic or Starter Cultures. Int. J. Life Sci. Biotechnol. 2024 Aug. 1;7(2):120-32. doi:10.38001/ijlsb.1426971



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