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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其它主题
Polyglutamic acid; Thickeners; Heavy; Cosmetics; Polyglutamic acid; Environmental; Cosmetics
语言
英语
注释
Reviews issue.
类型
Journal Article; Text
2024-02-29
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