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Industrial importance of the genus Brevibacterium.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15973485     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The genus Brevibacterium has long been difficult for taxonomists to classify due to its close morphological similarity to other genera. Since it was proposed in 1953, the genus has often been redefined. The genus is best known for its important role in the ripening of certain cheeses (B. linens) and for its supposed over-production of L: -amino acids. Other interesting industrial applications, including the production of ectoine, have recently been proposed. The general characteristics, the occurrence and the recent taxonomy of Brevibacterium are reviewed here. Furthermore, known and potential industrial applications for Brevibacterium species are briefly discussed.
Authors:
Annelies Onraedt; Wim Soetaert; Erick Vandamme
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Biotechnology letters     Volume:  27     ISSN:  0141-5492     ISO Abbreviation:  Biotechnol. Lett.     Publication Date:  2005 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-06-23     Completed Date:  2005-10-17     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8008051     Medline TA:  Biotechnol Lett     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  527-33     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Biochemical and Microbial Technology, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Amino Acids / biosynthesis
Anti-Bacterial Agents / biosynthesis
Brevibacterium / enzymology,  growth & development,  metabolism*
Carotenoids / biosynthesis
Industrial Microbiology / methods*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Amino Acids; 0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 36-88-4/Carotenoids

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