Alginates: Biology and Applications (Microbiology Monographs, 13)

Brand: Springer

Author: Rehm, Bernd H. A.

Edition: 2009

Features:

• Used Book in Good Condition

Format: Illustrated

Number Of Pages: 274

EAN: 9783540926788

Release Date: 17-06-2009

Languages: English

Binding: hardcover

Package Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 0.9 inches

Details: "Alginates: Biology and Applications" provides an overview of the state of art of alginate material properties, genetics and the molecular mechanisms underlying alginate biosynthesis as well as applications of tailor-made alginates in medicine, food and biotechnology.
Topics treated are: material properties of alginates, alginate production: precursor biosynthesis, polymerization and secretion, bacterial system for alginate uptake and degradation, enzymatic alginate modification, alginate gene regulation, role of alginate in bacterial biofilms, microbial production of alginates: physiology and process aspects, alginate-based blends and nano/microbeads, applications of alginates in food, alginate and its comonomer mannuronic acid: medical relevance as drugs.