Natural and edible biopolymer poly‐γ‐glutamic acid: synthesis, production, and applications

2005235 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Moon‐Hee Sung · Bioleaders (South Korea)

Chung Park · Bioleaders (South Korea)

Chul‐Joong Kim · Chungnam National University

Haryoung Poo · Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology

Kenji Soda

Makoto Ashiuchi · Kōchi University

Abstract

Abstract Poly‐γ‐glutamic acid (γ‐PGA) is a very promising biodegradable polymer that is produced by Bacillus subtilis. γ‐PGA is water‐soluble, anionic, biodegradable, and edible. This paper reviews the production of a strain of γ‐PGA and recent developments with respect to applications in terms of Ca absorption, moisturizing properties, γ‐PGA conjugation, super absorbent polymer, and so on. Our recent research shows that γ‐PGA can be used as an immune‐stimulating and anti‐tumor agent, especially at high molecular weight. © 2005 The Japan Chemical Journal Forum and Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Chem Rec 5: 352–366; 2005: Published online in Wiley InterScience ( www.interscience.wiley.com ) DOI 10.1002/tcr.20061

Topics & Keywords

Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques Cancer Research and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: The Chemical Record

Volume 5, Issue 6, pp. 352-366

DOI: 10.1002/tcr.20061

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