Schizophyllan
Part 6. Polysaccharides
PD Dr. Udo Rau,
PD Dr. Udo Rau
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Technical University Braunschweig, Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Spielmannstr. 7, Braunschweig, Germany, D-38106
Search for more papers by this authorPD Dr. Udo Rau,
PD Dr. Udo Rau
- [email protected]
- +49-531/391-5740 | Fax: +49-531/391-5763
Technical University Braunschweig, Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Spielmannstr. 7, Braunschweig, Germany, D-38106
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- Introduction
- Acknowledgement
- Historical Outline
- Chemical Structure
- Chemical Analysis
- Occurrence and Physiological Function
- Biosynthesis
- Molecular Genetics
- Biodegradation
- Production
- Batch Cultivation
- Continuous Cultivation
- Downstream Processing
- Cell Separation
- Purification and Concentration of Schizophyllan
- World Market
- Properties
- Applications and Patents
- Outlook and Perspectives
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