Bacterial Cellulose
Part 5. Polysaccharides
Prof. Dr. Eng. Stanislaw Bielecki,
Dr. Eng. Alina Krystynowicz,
Prof. Dr. Marianna Turkiewicz,
Dr. Eng. Halina Kalinowska,
Prof. Dr. Eng. Stanislaw Bielecki
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Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924
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Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Marianna Turkiewicz
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Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924
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Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Eng. Stanislaw Bielecki,
Dr. Eng. Alina Krystynowicz,
Prof. Dr. Marianna Turkiewicz,
Dr. Eng. Halina Kalinowska,
Prof. Dr. Eng. Stanislaw Bielecki
- [email protected]
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Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Eng. Alina Krystynowicz
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Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Marianna Turkiewicz
- [email protected]
- +48-4263-13442 | Fax: +48-4263-402
Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Eng. Halina Kalinowska
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Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
- Introduction
- Historical Outline
- Structure of BC
- Chemical Analysis and Detection
- Occurrence
- Physiological Function
- Biosynthesis of BC
- Synthesis of the Cellulose Precursor
- Cellulose Synthase
- Mechanism of Biosynthesis
- Mechanism of 1,4-β-Glucan Polymerization
- Assembly and Crystallization of Cellulose Chains
- Genetic Basis of Cellulose Biosynthesis
- Regulation of Bacterial Cellulose Synthesis
- Soluble Polysaccharides Synthesized by A. xylinum
- Role of Endo- and Exocellulases Synthesized by A. xylinum
- Biodegradation of BC
- Biotechnological Production
- Isolation from Natural Sources and Improvement of BC-producing Strains
- Improvement of Cellulose-producing Strains by Genetic Engineering
- Fermentation Production
- Carbon and Nitrogen Sources
- Effect of pH and Temperature
- Static and Agitated Cultures; Fermentor Types
- Continuous Cultivation
- In vitro Biosynthesis
- Chemo-enzymatic Synthesis
- Production Processes Expected to be Applied in the Future
- Recovery and Purification
- Isolation from Natural Sources and Improvement of BC-producing Strains
- Properties
- Applications
- Technical Applications
- Medical Applications
- Food Applications
- Miscellaneous Uses
- Patents
- Outlook and Perspectives
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