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Microbial Extracellular Polymeric Substances : Characterization, Structure and Function /

Microbial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are the key components for the aggregation of microorganisms in biofilms, flocs and sludge. They are composed of polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and other biological macromolecules. EPS provide a highly hydrated gel matrix in which...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wingender, Jost
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Neu, Thomas R., Flemming, Hans-Curt
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1999.
Subjects:
Chemistry.
Biotechnology.
Food science.
Chemical engineering.
Microbiology.
Pollution.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • What are Bacterial Extracellular Polymeric Substances?- In Situ Characterization of Extracellular Polymeric Substances (EPS) in Biofilm Systems
  • Extraction of EPS
  • Biofilm Exopolysaccharides
  • Regulation of Matrix Polymer in Biofilm Formation and Dispersion
  • Exopolymers of Sulphate-Reducing Bacteria
  • Analysis and Function of the EPS from the Strong Acidophile Thiobacillus ferrooxidans
  • Physical and Chemical Properties of Extracellular Polysaccharides Associated with Biofilms and Related Systems
  • Chemical Communication Within Microbial Biofilms: Chemotaxis and Quorum Sensing in Bacterial Cells
  • Function of EPS
  • Polysaccharases in Biofilms - Sources - Action - Consequences!- Extracellular Enzymes Within Microbial Biofilms and the Role of the Extracellular Polymer Matrix
  • Interaction Between Extracellular Polysaccharides and Enzymes.