Biosynthesis of poly(g-L-glutamic acid) and comparative studies on the biodegradability of the g- and a-enantiomeric forms of the poly (glutamic acid) by Bacillus Licheniformis NCIMB 11709

Authors :: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Òptica i Optometria
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria Química
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. TMAS (T+) - Toxicologia i Microbiologia Ambiental i Sanitària
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. ENGIBIO - Enginyeria i Biotecnologia
Marqués Calvo, M. Soledad
Bou Serra, Jordi
Cerdà Cuéllar, Marta
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Òptica i Optometria
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria Química
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. TMAS (T+) - Toxicologia i Microbiologia Ambiental i Sanitària
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. ENGIBIO - Enginyeria i Biotecnologia
Marqués Calvo, M. Soledad
Bou Serra, Jordi
Cerdà Cuéllar, Marta
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: Poly (y-glutamic acid), a novel polyanionic and multifunctional macromolecule synthesized by Bacillus species, has attracted considerable attention because of its eco-friendly, biodegradable and biocompatible characteristics. Recently, its application in a wide range of fields such as food, agriculture, medicine, hygiene, cosmetics and the environment has been explored. This book discusses the chemistry, food sources and health benefits of glutamic acid.<br />Postprint (published version)

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