Microbial exopolysaccharides for immune enhancement: Fermentation, modifications and bioactivities

• Main Authors: Worraprat Chaisuwan, Kittisak Jantanasakulwong, Sutee Wangtueai, Yuthana Phimolsiripol, Thanongsak Chaiyaso, Charin Techapun, Suphat Phongthai, Sang Guan You, Joe M. Regenstein, Phisit Seesuriyachan
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85081938916&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/68142
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2020 Elsevier Ltd Many microorganisms are able to synthesize polysaccharides and then secrete them into the external environment; these compounds are known as exopolysaccharides (EPS). The EPS are produced for various purposes including protection, adhesion, biofilm formation, and as a nutrient so...