Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction and definition; 2. Analytical and structural methods; 3. Exopolysaccharide structure; 4. Exopolysaccharide-degrading enzymes; 5. Biosynthesis; 6. Physiological aspects of production; 7. Genetics and regulation of exopolysaccharide synthesis; 8. Physical properties of polysaccharides; 9. Industrial uses - food; 10. Industrial uses - non-food; 11. Medical uses of exopolysaccharides; 12. Future prospects; Index.

Promotional Information

This volume provides a thorough account of the structure and synthesis of microbial exopolysaccharides.

Reviews

"...for somebody moving into the field of polysaccharide studies this book is a good starting point, serving as a fine general introductory textbook...well written and easy to follow." Ian S. Roberts, Quarterly Review of Biology