The production of poly-(gamma-glutamic acid) from microorganisms and its various applications

Shih, I.L.; Van Y.T.

The production of poly-(gamma-glutamic acid) from microorganisms and its various applications

2001

Shih, I.L. | Van Y.T.

This review article deals with the chemistry and biosynthesis of poly-(gamma-glutamic acid) (gamma-PGA) produced by various strains of Bacillus. Potential applications of gamma-PGA as thickener, cryoprotectant, humectant, drug carrier, biological adhesive, flocculant, or heavy metal absorbent, etc. with biodegradability in the fields of food, cosmetics, medicine and water treatments are also reviewed.

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absorption adhesives animals bacillus biodegradability biodegradation biosynthesis chemistry cryoprotectants cryoprotective agents drug carriers drug carriers drug industry flocculation food technology heavy metals humans literature reviews medicine metals methods microorganisms pharmacology physiology water purification

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Bioresource technology

Том 79 Выпуск 3 Нумерация страниц 207 - 225 ISSN 0960-8524

Другие темы

Polyglutamic acid; Thickeners; Heavy; Cosmetics; Polyglutamic acid; Environmental; Cosmetics

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Английский

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Reviews issue.

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Journal Article; Text

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The production of poly-(gamma-glutamic acid) from microorganisms and its various applications

2001

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