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Exopolysaccharides Producing Bacteria: A Review
Alexander I Netrusov1,2, Elena V Liyaskina3, Irina V Kurgaeva3
1Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Biology, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119234 Moscow, Russia.
Microorganisms
|June 28, 2023
Summary
Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are versatile biopolymers with unique properties. This review highlights their diverse applications in medicine, industry, and environmental remediation, discussing current limitations and future prospects.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Polymer Science
- Microbiology
Background:
- Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are natural biopolymers with significant industrial and biomedical relevance.
- Their unique properties include biocompatibility, biodegradability, and various biological activities like anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- Key examples of industrially important bacterial EPS include xanthan, bacterial cellulose, and levan.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current research on bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS).
- To summarize their properties, biological functions, and applications across various scientific and industrial fields.
- To discuss the characteristics and isolation of EPS-producing bacterial strains.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current research on bacterial exopolysaccharides.
- Analysis of properties, biological functions, and applications of EPS.
- Overview of xanthan, bacterial cellulose, and levan.
Main Results:
- Bacterial EPS exhibit a wide range of beneficial properties and biological activities.
- They have diverse applications in biomedicine, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and environmental remediation.
- The review covers isolation sources, characteristics, and specific examples like xanthan, bacterial cellulose, and levan.
Conclusions:
- Bacterial exopolysaccharides are valuable biopolymers with broad applicability.
- Further research is needed to overcome current limitations and explore new applications.
- Future directions include optimizing production and exploring novel functionalities of bacterial EPS.
Keywords:
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