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The microbial cell factory

Author(s) -

Cormac D. Murphy

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

organic and biomolecular chemistry

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.923

H-Index - 146

eISSN - 1477-0539

pISSN - 1477-0520

DOI - 10.1039/c2ob06903b

Subject(s) - biotransformation , microorganism , biochemical engineering , chemistry , bioplastic , microbiology and biotechnology , fermentation , antibiotics , biofuel , bacteria , food science , waste management , enzyme , biochemistry , biology , engineering , genetics

Microorganisms have been used for decades as sources of antibiotics, vitamins and enzymes and for the production of fermented foods and chemicals. In the 21st century microorganisms will play a vital role in addressing some of the problems faced by mankind. In this article three of the current applications in which microbes have a significant role to play are highlighted: the discovery of new antibiotics, manufacture of biofuels and bioplastics, and production of fine chemicals via biotransformation.

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