The present invention generally relates to the microbiological industry, and specifically to the production of L-serine or L-serine derivatives using genetically modified bacteria. The present invention provides genetically modified microorganisms, such as bacteria, wherein the expression of genes encoding for enzymes involved in the degradation of L-serine is attenuated, such as by inactivation, which makes them particularly suitable for the production of L-serine at higher yield. The present invention also provides means by which the microorganism, and more particularly a bacterium, can be made tolerant towards higher concentrations of serine. The present invention also provides methods for the production of L-serine or L-serine derivative using such genetically modified microorganisms.

In alternative embodiments, provided are compositions, including recombinant expression systems and vectors, products of manufacture and kits, and methods, for remotely-controlled and non-invasive manipulation of intracellular nucleic acid expression, genetic processes, function and activity in live cells such as T cells in vivo, for example, activating, adding functions or changing or adding specificities for immune cells, for monitoring physiologic processes, for the correction of pathological processes and for the control of therapeutic outcomes. In alternative embodiments, provided are blue-light-mediated light-inducible nuclear translocation and dimerization (LINTAD) systems for gene regulation to control cell activation based on the integration of light-sensitive LOV2-based nuclear localization, light-induced active transportation via the biLINuS motif, and CRY2-CIB1 dimerization that feature high spatiotemporal control to control or alter cell activities in vivo, for example, to limit CAR T cell activity to the tumor site for immunotherapy applications.

In alternative embodiments, provided are compositions, including recombinant expression systems and vectors, products of manufacture and kits, and methods, for remotely-controlled and non-invasive manipulation of intracellular nucleic acid expression, genetic processes, function and activity in live cells such as T cells in vivo, for example, activating, adding functions or changing or adding specificities for immune cells, for monitoring physiologic processes, for the correction of pathological processes and for the control of therapeutic outcomes. In alternative embodiments, provided are blue-light-mediated light-inducible nuclear translocation and dimerization (LINTAD) systems for gene regulation to control cell activation based on the integration of light-sensitive LOV2-based nuclear localization, light-induced active transportation via the biLINuS motif, and CRY2-CIB1 dimerization that feature high spatiotemporal control to control or alter cell activities in vivo, for example, to limit CAR T cell activity to the tumor site for immunotherapy applications.

In one aspect, the invention relates to a polypeptide derived from E. coli and a fragment thereof, including compositions and methods thereof. Also disclosed herein are compositions that include a polypeptide derived from E. coli and a fragment thereof; and modified O-polysaccharide molecules derived from E. coli lipopolysaccharides and conjugates thereof. In a further aspect, disclosed herein are mammalian host cells that include sequence(s) encoding a polypeptide derived from E. coli or fragments thereof.

In one aspect, the invention relates to a polypeptide derived from E. coli and a fragment thereof, including compositions and methods thereof. Also disclosed herein are compositions that include a polypeptide derived from E. coli and a fragment thereof; and modified O-polysaccharide molecules derived from E. coli lipopolysaccharides and conjugates thereof. In a further aspect, disclosed herein are mammalian host cells that include sequence(s) encoding a polypeptide derived from E. coli or fragments thereof.

The invention relates to the field of medical diagnosis, particularly to methods and antibodies useful for the identification of colibactin producing bacteria (pks+ bacteria). Herein are disclosed peptides and antibodies that allow for the detection and isolation of pks+ bacteria, as well as uses and methods of use of said peptides and antibodies.

The invention relates to the field of medical diagnosis, particularly to methods and antibodies useful for the identification of colibactin producing bacteria (pks+ bacteria). Herein are disclosed peptides and antibodies that allow for the detection and isolation of pks+ bacteria, as well as uses and methods of use of said peptides and antibodies.

The present disclosure relates to a microorganism expressing active D-proline reductase.

This disclosure relates to genetically engineered microorganisms for treating or reducing the risk of bacterial infections or dysbiosis, and further discloses methods of making and using such microorganisms.

An expression system and process for the production of Diphtheria toxin polypeptides or mutated forms thereof, such as the toxoid CRM197 polypeptide, in genetically-modified E. coli with high yield is described. The system and process is based on the uncoupling of biomass growth from recombinant protein induction, i.e. using an inducer of protein production that cannot be used as a carbon source for growth by the bacteria. The use of specific components and conditions that improve protein yields are also described.