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Review3 Biotech2024

Revisiting microbial exopolysaccharides: a biocompatible and sustainable polymeric material for multifaceted biomedical applications.

Neelakanta Sarvashiva Kiran, Chandrashekar Yashaswini, Sudarshan Singh, Bhupendra Gopalbhai Prajapati

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Review in 3 Biotech, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Neelakanta Sarvashiva KiranDepartment of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bengaluru, Karnataka India.
Chandrashekar YashaswiniDepartment of Biotechnology, School of Applied Sciences, REVA University, Bengaluru, Karnataka India.
Sudarshan SinghOffice of Research Administration, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-7929-3322
Bhupendra Gopalbhai PrajapatiShree. S. K. Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Ganpat University, Kherva, Gujarat India.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) have gained significant attention as versatile biomolecules with multifarious applications across various sectors. This review explores the valorisation of EPS and its potential impact on diverse sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and biotechnology. EPS, secreted by microorganisms, possess unique physicochemical properties, such as high molecular weight, water solubility, and biocompatibility, making them attractive for numerous functional roles. Additionally, EPS exhibit significant bioactivity, contributing to their potential use in pharmaceuticals for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. Moreover, the eco-friendly and sustainable nature of microbial EPS production aligns with the growing demand for environmentally conscious processes. However, challenges still exist in large-scale production, purification, and regulatory approval for commercial use. Advances in bioprocessing and microbial engineering offer promising solutions to overcome these hurdles. Stringent investigations have concluded EPS as novel sources for sustainable applications that are likely to emerge and develop, further reinforcing the significance of these biopolymers in addressing contemporary societal needs and driving innovation in various industrial sectors. Overall, the microbial EPS represents a thriving field with immense potential for meeting diverse industrial demands and advancing sustainable technologies.

Indexed as

BiopolymersDrug deliveryMicrobial exopolysaccharidesSustainable polymerTissue engineering

Identifiers

PMID38449708
PMCPMC10912413

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