The production of poly-(gamma-glutamic acid) from microorganisms and its various applications |
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| Authors: | Shih I L Van Y T |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Environmental Engineering, Da-Yeh University, Taiwan, ROC. ils@mail.dyu.edu.tw |
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| Abstract: | 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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