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Ram S Singh¹, Gaganpreet K Saini¹, John F Kennedy²

¹Carbohydrate and Protein Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab 147 002, India.

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

This review explores pullulan, a fungal exopolysaccharide (EPS) with diverse applications. It details pullulan

Keywords:

Aureobasidium pullulans Downstream processing Maltotriose Pullulan Upstream processing

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Area of Science:

Biochemistry
Microbiology
Polymer Science

Background:

Pullulan is a water-soluble glucan gum.
Produced aerobically by Aureobasidium pullulans.
It's a regularly repeating copolymer with a specific chemical structure.

Purpose of the Study:

To critically appraise the literature on fungal exopolysaccharide (EPS) pullulan.
To cover microbial sources, structural geometry, processing, characteristics, and applications.
To highlight pullulan's value in research and industry.

Main Methods:

Literature review of scientific publications on pullulan.
Analysis of data on microbial production and structural properties.
Compilation of information on upstream and downstream processing.
Synthesis of data on pullulan's characteristics and applications.

Main Results:

Pullulan's structure is a repeating unit of maltotriose (G3).
It exhibits a strictly linear structure, making it a valuable model substance.
Wide-ranging applications exist in food science, healthcare, pharmacy, and lithography.
Fungal exopolysaccharide (EPS) production involves specific upstream and downstream processes.

Conclusions:

Pullulan is a versatile fungal exopolysaccharide with significant industrial and research value.
Understanding its production, structure, and properties is key to optimizing its applications.
Further research can enhance the utilization of pullulan in various fields.