Alternan
Part 5. Polysaccharides
Dr. Gregory L. Côté,
Dr. Gregory L. Côté
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United States Department of Agriculture, Fermentation Biotechnology Research Unit, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Agricultural Research Service, 1815 North University Street, Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61604
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Gregory L. Côté,
Dr. Gregory L. Côté
- [email protected]
- +1-309-681-6319 | Fax: +1-309-681-6427
United States Department of Agriculture, Fermentation Biotechnology Research Unit, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Agricultural Research Service, 1815 North University Street, Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61604
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
- Introduction
- Historical Outline
- Chemical Structure
- Occurrence and Physiological Function
- Biosynthesis
- Alternansucrase: Purification and Properties
- Alternansucrase: Reactions and Mechanism of Action
- Alternansucrase: Genetics and Regulation
- Biodegradation
- Biotechnological Production
- Properties of Alternan
- Physical Properties
- Biological Properties
- Production and Applications
- Outlook and Perspectives
- Patents
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