Abstract
Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are secreted by both eukaryotes (fungi,
phytoplankton, and algae) and prokaryotes (archaeobacteria and
eubacteria). EPSs produced by bacteria include a broad range of
chemical structures and may either be heteropolymeric or
homopolymeric. Their molecular weights vary from 10 to 1000 kDa.
Exopolysaccharides have multifarious applications in different fields of
life. These EPSs are used as anticoagulant, immunomodulator,
emulsifiers, anticancer and bioflocculants. They are widely used in food
industry and bioremediation. This review article describes sources,
synthesis, fermentation, extraction and applications of
exopolysaccharides.
MARIAM ZAHEER, SYED SHAHID IMRAN BUKHARI, MUDDASIR HASSAN ABBASI, SABIR JAVED, MUHAMMAD IRFAN. (2019) Bacterial Exopolysaccharides: sources, production and applications, Biologia – Journal of Biological Society of Pakistan, Volume 65 (II), Issue 2.
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