| Literature DB >> 11499575 |
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.Entities:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11499575 DOI: 10.1016/s0960-8524(01)00074-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Bioresour Technol ISSN: 0960-8524 Impact factor: 9.642