Xanthan biosynthesis in continuous culture: Citric acid as an energy source

1995; Elsevier BV; Volume: 80; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0922-338x(96)80924-x

ISSN

1872-8073

Autores

Asim Kumar Jana, Purnendu Ghosh,

Tópico(s)

Food composition and properties

Resumo

Role of citric acid on the biosynthesis of xanthan was studied in continuous culture. Increased citric acid consumption resulted in an increase in ATP production by cells which was used in the synthesis of xanthan. Mass balance equations developed on the basis of xanthan synthesis pathway and citric acid metabolism explain improvement in xanthan production.

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