Chymosin and other milk coagulants: sources and biotechnological interventions.

abstract：:Triacylglycerol (TAG) serves as an energy reservoir and phospholipids as build blocks of biomembrane to support plant life. They also provide human with foods and nutrients. Multi-compartmentalized biosynthesis, trafficking or cross-membrane transport of lipid intermediates or precursors and their regulatory mechanism...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Manan S,Chen B,She G,Wan X,Zhao J

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Second generation biofuel production depends on lignocellulosic (LC) biomass transformation into simple sugars and their subsequent fermentation into alcohols. However, the main obstacle in this process is the efficient breakdown of the recalcitrant cellulose to sugar monomers. Hence, efficient feedstock pretreatment ...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Portillo Mdel C,Saadeddin A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fungal biopolymers have gained considerable attention from the scientific community for various applications due to their biological and physicochemical properties. The wide applications in several areas, especially in the food industry as a bioemulsifier and in the agricultural area as a biosurfactant, have expanded ...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Luft L,Confortin TC,Todero I,Zabot GL,Mazutti MA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phytoremediation uses plants and associated microbes to remove pollutants from the environment and is considered a promising bioremediation method. Compared with well-described single contaminant treatments, the number of studies reporting phytoremediation of soil mixed pollutants has increased recently. Endophytes, i...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： He W,Megharaj M,Wu CY,Subashchandrabose SR,Dai CC

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythritol is a natural sweetener commonly used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Produced by microorganisms as an osmoprotectant, it is an ideal sucrose substitute for diabetics or overweight persons due to its almost zero calorie content. Currently, erythritol is produced on an industrial scale through the ...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Rzechonek DA,Dobrowolski A,Rymowicz W,Mirończuk AM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many reporter genes, such as gfp, gusA, and lacZ, are widely used for research into plants, animals, and microorganisms. Reporter genes, which offer high levels of sensitivity and convenience of detection, have been utilized in transgenic technology, promoter analysis, drug screening, and other areas. Directed molecul...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Xiong AS,Peng RH,Zhuang J,Davies J,Zhang J,Yao QH

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Global gel-free proteomic analysis by mass spectrometry has been widely used as an important tool for exploring complex biological systems at the whole genome level. Simultaneous analysis of a large number of protein species is a complicated and challenging task. The challenges exist throughout all stages of a global ...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Nie L,Wu G,Zhang W

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Affinity tags are vital tools for the production of high-throughput recombinant proteins. Several affinity tags, such as the hexahistidine tag, maltose-binding protein, streptavidin-binding peptide tag, calmodulin-binding peptide, c-Myc tag, glutathione S-transferase and FLAG tag, have been introduced for recombinant ...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Soleimanpour S,Hassannia T,Motiee M,Amini AA,Rezaee SA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plant based medicines have gained popularity worldwide due to their almost negligible side effects. In India, the three traditional medicinal systems, namely homeopathy, Ayurveda and Siddha rely heavily on plants for medicinal formulations. To prevent the indiscriminate collection of these valuable medicinal plants an...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Sarwat M,Nabi G,Das S,Srivastava PS

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Filamentous fungi play an important role not only in the bio-manufacturing of value-added products, but also in bioenergy and environmental research. The bioprocess manipulation of filamentous fungi is more difficult than that of other microbial species because of their different pellet morphologies and the presence o...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Zhang J,Zhang J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacteriocins produced by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are well-recognized for their potential as natural food preservatives. These antimicrobial peptides usually do not change the sensorial properties of food products and can be used in combination with traditional preservation methods to ensure microbial stability. In ...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Barbosa AAT,Mantovani HC,Jain S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small RNAs (sRNA) are reported to play pivotal roles in the epigenetic and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression during growth, development, and stress response in plants. Recently, the involvement of two different classes of sRNAs namely, miRNAs (microRNAs), and siRNAs (small interfering RNAs) in biotic ...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Prasad A,Sharma N,Muthamilarasan M,Rana S,Prasad M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human body harbors diverse microbes, the main components include bacteria, eukaryotes and viruses. Emerging evidences show that the human microbiota is intrinsically linked with overall health. The development of next-generation sequencing provides an unprecedented opportunity to investigate the complex microbial comm...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Xu X,Wang Z,Zhang X

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolic engineering is crucial in the development of production strains for platform chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biomaterials from renewable resources. The central carbon metabolism (CCM) of heterotrophs plays an essential role in the conversion of biomass to the cellular building blocks required for growth. Yet,...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Kopp D,Sunna A

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the past few decades, a considerable attention has been focused on the microbial polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) owing to its multifaceted properties, i.e. biodegradability, biocompatibility, non-toxicity and thermo-plasticity. This article presents a critical review of the foregoing research, current trends and fut...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Masood F,Yasin T,Hameed A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Utilization of microbial oil for biodiesel production has gained growing interest due to the increase in prices and the shortage of the oils and fats traditionally used in biodiesel production. However, it is still in the laboratory study stage due to the high cost of production. Employing organic wastes as raw materi...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Chen J,Li J,Zhang X,Tyagi RD,Dong W

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The enzyme α-galactosidase (α-D-galactoside galactohydrolase; EC 3.2.1.22) catalyzes the hydrolysis of α-1,6-linked galactose residues in oligosaccharides and polymeric galactomannan. The α-galactosidases are of particular interest in view of their many potential biotechnological and medical applications. These enzyme...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Katrolia P,Rajashekhara E,Yan Q,Jiang Z

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) can interfere with endocrine systems and bio-accumulate through the food chain and even decrease biodiversity in contaminated areas. This review discusses a critical overview of recent research progress in the biotransformation of EDCs (including polychlorinated biphenyl and nonyl...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Huang D,Guo X,Peng Z,Zeng G,Xu P,Gong X,Deng R,Xue W,Wang R,Yi H,Liu C

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abiotic stress has become a challenge to food security due to occurrences of climate change and environmental degradation. Plants initiate molecular, cellular and physiological changes to respond and adapt to various types of abiotic stress. Understanding of plant response mechanisms will aid in strategies aimed at im...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Srivastava AK,Penna S,Nguyen DV,Tran LS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Semisynthetic cephalosporins are important antibacterials in clinical practice. Semisynthetic cephalosporins are manufactured by derivatizing 7-aminocephalosporanic acid (7-ACA) and its desacetylated form. Microbial enzymes such as D-amino acid oxidase, glutaryl-7-ACA acylase and cephalosporin esterase are being used ...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Sonawane VC

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant DNA technology enables the creation of well-defined alterations in the genetic material of an organism. Methods to manipulate recombinant DNA in the filamentous fungi (a group of microorganisms that includes species of academic as well as commercial interest) have recently been developed. This has been the...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Rambosek J,Leach J

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural cellular microenvironment consists of spatiotemporal gradients of multiple physical (e.g. extracellular matrix stiffness, porosity and stress/strain) and chemical cues (e.g. morphogens), which play important roles in regulating cell behaviors including spreading, proliferation, migration, differentiation and a...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Wang L,Li Y,Huang G,Zhang X,Pingguan-Murphy B,Gao B,Lu TJ,Xu F

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of selenium (Se) in human health and diseases has been discussed in detail in several recent reviews, with the main conclusion being that selenium deficiency is recognised as a global problem which urgently needs resolution. Since selenium content in plant-based food depends on its availability from soil, the...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Fisinin VI,Papazyan TT,Surai PF

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many algae have immense capability to sorb metals, and there is considerable potential for using them to treat wastewaters. Metal sorption involves binding on the cell surface and to intracellular ligands. The adsorbed metal is several times greater than intracellular metal. Carboxyl group is most important for metal ...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Mehta SK,Gaur JP

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acetic acid bacteria (AAB) have important roles in food and beverage production, as well as in the bioproduction of industrial chemicals. In recent years, there have been major advances in understanding their taxonomy, molecular biology, and physiology, and in methods for their isolation and identification. AAB ar...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Raspor P,Goranovic D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biosensor technology began in the 1960s to revolutionize instrumentation and measurement. Despite the glucose sensor market success that revolutionized medical diagnostics, and artificial pancreas promise currently the approval stage, the industry is reluctant to capitalize on other relevant university-produced knowle...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Siontorou CG,Batzias FA

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corynebacterium glutamicum, a Gram-positive bacterium, has been widely used for the industrial production of amino acids, such as glutamate and lysine, for decades. Due to several characteristics - its ability to secrete properly folded and functional target proteins into culture broth, its low levels of endogenous ex...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Liu X,Zhang W,Zhao Z,Dai X,Yang Y,Bai Z

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since several decades ago, the application of pervaporation (PV) technology has been mainly aimed at the separation of different types of water-organic, organic-water and organic-organic mixtures, reaching its large-scale application in industry for the dehydration of organics. Today, the versatility and high selectiv...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Castro-Muñoz R,Galiano F,Figoli A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aerobic granules are the potential tools to develop modern wastewater treatment technologies with improved nutrient removal efficiency. These granules have several promising advantages over conventional activated sludge-based wastewater treatment processes. This technology has the potential of reducing the infrastruct...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Sarma SJ,Tay JH

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proteases have a broad range of applications in industrial processes and products and are representative of most worldwide enzyme sales. The genus Bacillus is probably the most important bacterial source of proteases and is capable of producing high yields of neutral and alkaline proteolytic enzymes with remarkable pr...

journal_title：Critical reviews in biotechnology

authors： Contesini FJ,Melo RR,Sato HH

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00