Bacterial Cellulose

Part 5. Polysaccharides
Prof. Dr. Eng. Stanislaw Bielecki

Prof. Dr. Eng. Stanislaw Bielecki

Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924

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Dr. Eng. Alina Krystynowicz

Dr. Eng. Alina Krystynowicz

Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924

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Prof. Dr. Marianna Turkiewicz

Prof. Dr. Marianna Turkiewicz

Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924

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Dr. Eng. Halina Kalinowska

Dr. Eng. Halina Kalinowska

Technical University of Lódz, Institute of Technical Biochemistry, Stefanowskiego 4/10, Lódz, Poland, 90-924

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First published: 15 January 2005
Citations: 41

Abstract

  • 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
  • Properties
  • Applications
    • Technical Applications
    • Medical Applications
    • Food Applications
    • Miscellaneous Uses
  • Patents
  • Outlook and Perspectives

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