Mannosylerythritol lipids: a review

Arutchelvi, Joseph Irudayaraj ; Bhaduri, Sumit ; Uppara, Parasu Veera ; Doble, Mukesh (2008) Mannosylerythritol lipids: a review Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology, 35 (12). pp. 1559-1570. ISSN 1367-5435

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Abstract

Mannosylerythritol lipids (MELs) are surface active compounds that belong to the glycolipid class of biosurfactants (BSs). MELs are produced by Pseudozyma sp. as a major component while Ustilago sp. produces them as a minor component. Although MELs have been known for over five decades, they recently regained attention due to their environmental compatibility, mild production conditions, structural diversity, self-assembling properties and versatile biochemical functions. In this review, the MEL producing microorganisms, the production conditions, their applications, their diverse structures and self-assembling properties are discussed. The biosynthetic pathways and the regulatory mechanisms involved in the production of MEL are also explained here.

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Keywords:Glycolipid; Pseudozyma Yeasts; Self-Assembled Structures; Mannosylerythritol Lipids; Immunoglobulins
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