How will this happen?

The system that Protéus uses is a specialized automated platform that screens protein expressions that are functional. This includes expression systems that are based on eukaryotes and prokaryotes. Another expression system that is cell-free is the Phenomics which is part of the platform.

With the progress of the systems they use, we can expect a continuous progress with the presence of enzymes. In the end, the outcome of these said systems will contribute to the better usage of cellulosic biofuels.

Dr. Ian Jepson, the Syngenta Head of Enzymes R&D, is confident about this tie-up. He said, “our strategy based on optimized enzymes holds tremendous potential for the creation of next generation biofuels. The collaboration with Proteus helps us to accelerate development by offering technology that complements our core skills in plant expression.”

This kind of tie-up is not new with Syngenta. Last January 2007, they also had a 10-year partnership for research and development aimed at discovering the developing novel enzymes that will be used to convert cellulosic biomass that are pre-treated for a more economical approach. The outcome was to be mixed with sugars leading to the production of biofuels through fermentation – which we hope is one of the perfect new car fuels.