Chemical structure, properties and potential applications of surfactin, as well as advanced strategies for improving its microbial production

Surfactin, a cyclic lipopeptide produced by microbes belonging to the genus Bacillus, is one of the most effective biosurfactants available in many industrial fields. However, its low production and high cost have intensively constrained its commercial applications. In this review, we first summariz...

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Main Authors: Cheng Zhen, Xian-Feng Ge, Yi-Ting Lu, Wen-Zheng Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIMS Press 2023-03-01
Series:AIMS Microbiology
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Online Access:https://www.aimspress.com/article/doi/10.3934/microbiol.2023012?viewType=HTML