This paper introduces the progress of producing 3-HP from glucose or glycerol by genetic engineering and microbial fermentation methods in the world.

• 着重介绍了目前国外利用基因工程手段以葡萄糖或甘油为底物微生物发酵法生产3-羟基丙酸的研究进展,并探讨了今后的发展前景。