Microbial production and application of sophorolipids

Sophorolipids are surface-active compounds synthesized by a selected number of yeast species. They have been known for over 40 years, but because of growing environmental awareness, they recently regained attention as biosurfactants due to their biodegradability, low ecotoxicity, and production base...

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Published in:Applied microbiology and biotechnology 2007-08, Vol.76 (1), p.23-34
Main Authors: Van Bogaert, Inge N. A, Saerens, Karen, De Muynck, Cassandra, Develter, Dirk, Soetaert, Wim, Vandamme, Erick J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biochemistry
Biodegradation
Biodegradation, Environmental
Biological and medical sciences
Biosurfactant
Biosynthesis
Biotechnology
Candida - growth & development
Candida - metabolism
Candida apicola
Candida bombicola
Culture Media
Environmental awareness
Fermentation
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Glycolipids - biosynthesis
Glycolipids - chemistry
Glycolipids - metabolism
Renewable resources
Sophorolipids
Surface-Active Agents - chemistry
Surface-Active Agents - metabolism
Yeast
Yeasts
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Summary:Sophorolipids are surface-active compounds synthesized by a selected number of yeast species. They have been known for over 40 years, but because of growing environmental awareness, they recently regained attention as biosurfactants due to their biodegradability, low ecotoxicity, and production based on renewable resources. In this paper, an overview is given of the producing yeast strains and various aspects of fermentative sophorolipid production. Also, the biochemical pathways and regulatory mechanisms involved in sophorolipid biosynthesis are outlined. To conclude, a summary is given on possible applications of sophorolipids, either as native or modified molecules.
ISSN:0175-7598
1432-0614
DOI:10.1007/s00253-007-0988-7