[Biosynthesis of epsilon-poly-L-lysine--a review].
Epsilon-poly-L-lysine (epsilon-PL) is a natural biomaterial that is biodegradable, edible and non-toxic toward humans and the environment. Based on the research history of epsilon-PL, we reviewed the biosynthesis, degradation and the metabolic pathway of epsilon-PL. We also addressed the status of epsilon-PL research in China.
State Key Laboratory of Materials-Oriented Chemical Engineering, College of Food Science and Light Industry, Nanjing University of Technology, Nanjing 210009, China. zy886024@163.com
Yang
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Zhang
Xiaohai
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Feng
Hong
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Xu
D001419:Bacteria / Q000201:enzymology / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D053898:Biosynthetic Pathways; D011107:Polylysine / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D013302:Streptomyces / Q000201:enzymology / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*
D011107:Polylysine