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Dextran, Microbial Production Methods
R. Karthikeyan, T. Swaminathan, A. Baradarajan
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Abstract
Introduction Historical Background Classification and Structure of Dextrans Examples of α, 1 → 3 Branch–Linked Dextrans Characteristics of Dextransucrase Mode of Dextransucrase Action Acceptor Reactions and Acceptor Products Activation, Inhibition, and Stability of Dextransucrase Effect of Enzyme Concentration Production of Dextransucrase and Dextran Factors That Influence Dextran Fermentation Batch Culture Semicontinuous Culture Continuous Culture Immobilized Cells and Enzymes Other Operational Strategies Uses and Applications of Dextrans Clinical Dextran Rheomacrodex or Low-Viscosity Dextran Cross-Linked Dextran Gel Dextran Sulfate Dextran and Polyethylene Glycol in Aqueous Two-Phase Systems Activated Dextrans Industrial Uses Native Dextrans Other Uses Bibliography