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Advance in glycolipid biosurfactants--mannosylerythritol lipids / 生物工程学报
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology ; (12): 1223-1233, 2013.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-242487
ABSTRACT
Mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs), mainly produced by Ustilago and Pseudozyma, are surface active compounds that belong to the glycolipid class of biosurfactants. MELs have potential application in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries due to their excellent surface activities and other peculiar bioactivities. In recent years, the research field of MELs has regained much attention abroad. However, MELs are rarely studied in China. In this review, the producing microorganisms and production conditions, diverse structures, biochemical properties, structure-function relationship and biosynthetic pathways of MELs are described. Some research problems and prospects are summarized and discussed as well.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Surface-Active Agents / Ustilaginales / Ustilago / Glycolipids / Classification / Metabolic Networks and Pathways / Genetics / Metabolism Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology Year: 2013 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Surface-Active Agents / Ustilaginales / Ustilago / Glycolipids / Classification / Metabolic Networks and Pathways / Genetics / Metabolism Language: Chinese Journal: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology Year: 2013 Type: Article