Potential applications of microbial surfactants in biomedical sciences

被引：434

作者：

Singh, P ^{[1
]}

Cameotra, SS ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Inst Microbial Technol, Chandigarh 160036, India

来源：

TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | 2004年 / 22卷 / 03期

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D O I：

10.1016/j.tibtech.2004.01.010

中图分类号：

Q81 [生物工程学（生物技术）]; Q93 [微生物学];

学科分类号：

071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;

摘要：

The main commercial use of biosurfactants is in pollution remediation because of their ability to stabilize emulsions. This enhances the solubility and availability of hydrophobic pollutants, thus increasing their potential for biodegradation. One useful property of many biosurfactants that has not been reviewed extensively is their antimicrobial activity. Several biosurfactants; have strong antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activity. Other medically relevant uses of biosurfactants include their role as anti-adhesive agents to pathogens, making them useful for treating many diseases and as therapeutic and probiotic agents. Here, we discuss some of the new and exciting applications and related developments of various microbial surfactants in the field of biomedical sciences.

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