In:
Frontiers in Microbiology, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 13 ( 2022-3-23)
Abstract:
Alginates are a family of polymers composed of guluronate and mannuronate monomers joined by β (1–4) links. The different types of alginates have variations in their monomer content and molecular weight, which determine the rheological properties and their applications. In industry, alginates are commonly used as additives capable of viscosifying, stabilizing, emulsifying, and gelling aqueous solutions. Recently, additional specialized biomedical uses have been reported for this polymer. Currently, the production of alginates is based on the harvesting of seaweeds; however, the composition and structure of the extracts are highly variable. The production of alginates for specialized applications requires a precise composition of monomers and molecular weight, which could be achieved using bacterial production systems such as those based on Azotobacter vinelandii , a free-living, non-pathogenic bacterium. In this mini-review, we analyze the latest advances in the regulation of alginate synthesis in this model.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1664-302X
DOI:
10.3389/fmicb.2022.845473
DOI:
10.3389/fmicb.2022.845473.s001
DOI:
10.3389/fmicb.2022.845473.s002
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
Frontiers Media SA
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2587354-4
