Microbial production of L-tryptophan: a review.
Microbial production of L-tryptophan has been reviewed with 172 references. The review includes different tryptophan producing microorganisms, their optimal cultural conditions, yields, assay and process of recovery. It also includes a discussion on the pathway of tryptophan biosynthesis and its regulation. Achievements in this regard made through genetic engineering have also been included.
Maiti
T K
TK
Department of Botany, Burdwan University, Golapbag.
Chatterjee
S P
SP
D001419:Bacteria / Q000378:metabolism*; D005658:Fungi / Q000378:metabolism*; D014364:Tryptophan / Q000096:biosynthesis*
D014364:Tryptophan