This study concerns an industrial enzyme-producing fermentation process. The bacterium Leuconostoc mesenteroides grows in a sucrose-containing medium to produce dextransucrase, an extracellular enzyme used to convert sucrose to dextran. This microbially produced biopolymer has unique properties of medicinal use. [Continues.]
Funding
British Council, Technical Co-operation Training Department.
History
School
Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
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Publication date
1989
Notes
A Doctoral Thesis. Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy at Loughborough University.