Published in Scientific Bulletin. Series F. Biotechnologies, Vol. XXVI, Issue 1
Written by Roxana-Mădălina STOICA, Angela CĂȘĂRICĂ, Ana-Despina IONESCU
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) represent an important group of biologically active compounds produced and secreted by bacteria and fungi, which accumulate outside the cells. Recently, research has been focused on the exploration and discovery of new exopolysaccharides of microbial origin, due to their various biotechnological applications. Rhizobium strains produce a wide diversity of exopolysaccharides, with different structures at the species level, and a large field of applications, such as pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries. In this context, this article aims to present a mini-review of the main EPS synthesized by Rhizobium strains, highlighting their structures and potential applications.
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