Microbial FGF21-based Solutions for Environmental Sustainability

The present inventive concept leverages the core technology of the original patent to develop novel applications in environmental sustainability, utilizing Bifidobacterium breve M-16V to promote the secretion of FGF21, which enhances plant growth, degrades pollutants, improves biogas production, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and optimizes water purification.

The original patent focused on modulating palatability and maintaining body temperature in humans. However, the technology's potential extends beyond human health. Environmental sustainability is a pressing global issue, with challenges including inefficient plant growth, soil contamination, inadequate biogas production, and ineffective water purification. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by applying the core technology to novel applications in environmental sustainability.

The inventive concept involves utilizing Bifidobacterium breve M-16V to promote the secretion of FGF21, which is then applied to various environmental sustainability applications. In plant growth promotion, FGF21 enhances nutrient uptake and root development, leading to improved crop yields. For soil remediation, FGF21 stimulates microbial degradation of pollutants, restoring soil health. In biogas production, FGF21 optimizes fermentation conditions, increasing energy output. By reducing methane production in agricultural settings, FGF21 contributes to greenhouse gas emission reduction. Finally, FGF21 enhances the removal of contaminants from water, improving purification efficiency.

The novelty of the present inventive concept lies in the unexpected application of Bifidobacterium breve M-16V to promote FGF21 secretion in environmental sustainability contexts. The inventive step resides in the recognition of FGF21's potential to address pressing environmental challenges and the development of novel compositions and methods to harness this potential.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include the use of other Bifidobacterium strains or microbial species to promote FGF21 secretion. Variations may involve different application methods, such as soil injection or foliar spraying, or the development of FGF21-based bioproducts for environmental remediation.

The present inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the environmental sustainability sector, with target industries including agriculture, biotechnology, and water treatment. The market for microbial-based environmental solutions is rapidly growing, and the inventive concept's novel applications and benefits position it for strong market penetration and adoption.