Microbial Synthesis of Poly(Epsilon-lysine) and Its Various Applications.
From: Department of Environmental Engineering, Da-Yeh University, 112 Shan-Jiau Road, Chang-Hwa 51505, Taiwan. ils@mail.dyu.edu.tw
Bioresource technology
- Publish Date: Jun 2006
- ISSN: 0960-8524
- Volume: 97
- Issue: 9
- Pages: 1148-59
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Shih Ing-Lung, Shen Ming-Haw, Van Yi-Tsong, et al. Microbial Synthesis of Poly(Epsilon-lysine) and Its Various Applications.. Bioresour. Technol. Jun 2006;97:1148-59
Abstract
This review article deals with the microbial synthesis, physiochemical properties, and potential applications of poly-epsilon-lysine (epsilon-PL), which is a naturally occurring biomaterial that is water soluble, biodegradable, edible and non-toxic toward humans and the environment. The potential applications of epsilon-PL as food preservatives, emulsifying agent, dietary agent, biodegradable fibers, highly water absorbable hydrogels, drug carriers, anticancer agent enhancer, biochip coatings in the fields of food, medicine, agriculture and electronics are also discussed in this review.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Bacteria, Biodegradation, Environmental, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physical, Polylysine, Solubility, Water
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