Poly-γ-glutamic Acid
Part 7. Polyamides and Complex Proteinaceous Materials
Dr. Makoto Ashiuchi,
Prof. Dr. Haruo Misono,
Dr. Makoto Ashiuchi
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Kochi University, Department of Bioresources Science, Nankoku, Kochi, Japan, 783-8502
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Haruo Misono
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Kochi University, Department of Bioresources Science, Nankoku, Kochi, Japan, 783-8502
Search for more papers by this authorDr. Makoto Ashiuchi,
Prof. Dr. Haruo Misono,
Dr. Makoto Ashiuchi
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Kochi University, Department of Bioresources Science, Nankoku, Kochi, Japan, 783-8502
Search for more papers by this authorProf. Dr. Haruo Misono
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Kochi University, Department of Bioresources Science, Nankoku, Kochi, Japan, 783-8502
Search for more papers by this authorAbstract
- Introduction
- Historical Outline
- Chemical Analysis
- Linkage formula
- Stereochemistry
- Purification
- Quantification
- Molecular size
- Chemical Synthesis
- Chemical Analysis
- Molecular Structure
- Molecular Spring
- Chemical Modification
- Esterification
- Crosslinking
- Irradiation
- Chemical crosslinking
- Producers
- Glutamic Acid-dependent Producers
- B. subtilis (natto) IFO 3335
- B. licheniformis ATCC 9945A
- B. subtilis (natto) MR-141
- B. subtilis (chungkookjang)
- B. subtilis F-2-01
- Glutamic Acid-independent Producers
- B. subtilis TAM-4
- B. licheniformis A35
- B. licheniformis S173
- Glutamic Acid-dependent Producers
- Physiology
- Nullification of Immunity in Infectious B. anthracis
- Neutralization of Near-cell Surface in Alkalophiles
- Prevention of Drastic Dehydration under High-saline Conditions in Halophiles
- Regulation of Osmotic Pressure in Cnidarians
- Molecular Genetics
- Encapsulation (cap) Genes
- Poly-γ-glutamic Acid Synthesis (pgs) Genes
- Regulatory Genes
- Biosynthesis
- Poly-γ-glutamic Acid Precursor Biosynthesis
- d-Amino Acid Aminotransferase (DAT)
- Glutamic acid racemase
- Poly-γ-glutamic Acid Biosynthesis
- γ-d-PGA Synthetase of B. licheniformis
- γ-l-PGA Synthetase of B. licheniformis
- γ-Glutamyltranspeptidase (GGT)
- γ-dl-PGA Synthetase of B. subtilis
- γ-l-PGA Synthetase of B. halodurans
- Poly-γ-glutamic Acid Precursor Biosynthesis
- Biodegradation
- Occurrence
- Enzymology
- Molecular Genetics
- Applications
- Potential Applications
- Biodegradable Plastics and Hydrogels
- Bioremediation
- Flocculants
- Heavy Metals and Radionuclide-binding Agents
- Other Applications
- Cryoprotectants
- Food Applications
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biochemical Applications
- Manufacturers
- Outlook and Perspectives
- Patents
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