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Published on: February 12, 2019
Yeast cell wall mannan structural features, biological activities, and production strategies
Kwang-Rim Baek1, Sudha Rani Ramakrishnan2,3, Soo-Jung Kim2
1Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, 01811, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Mannan and outer structural yeast cell wall polysaccharides have recently garnered attention for their health defense and cosmetic applications. In addition, many studies have confirmed that yeast cell wall mannans exhibit various biological activities, such as antioxidant, immune regulation, reducing hyperlipidemia, and gut health promotion. This paper elucidates yeast cell wall mannan structural features, biological activities, underlying molecular mechanisms, and biosynthesis. Moreover, mannan-overproducing strategies through yeast strain engineering are emphasized and discussed. This review will provide a scientific basis for yeast cell wall mannan research and industrial applications.
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