Hansenula polymorpha : biology and applications /

Methylotrophic yeasts have attracted increasing interest as useful systems for fundamental research and applied purposes. Hansenula polymorpha in particular has become a preferred organism for the production of recombinant proteins on an industrial scale. Product examples range from therapeutics suc...

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Other Authors: Gellissen, Gerd
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, ©2002.
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Summary:Methylotrophic yeasts have attracted increasing interest as useful systems for fundamental research and applied purposes. Hansenula polymorpha in particular has become a preferred organism for the production of recombinant proteins on an industrial scale. Product examples range from therapeutics such as hepatitis B vaccines to industrial enzymes like the feed additive phytase. This book is addressed to researchers and scientists working in the field and provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the present status of Hansenula polymorpha research, applications and methods. Aspects of the organism ranging from systematics, genetics, methanol metabolism and peroxisomal function to its use as a technology platform for the production of recombinant proteins are covered. A detailed chapter on laboratory methods is also included.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 347 pages : : illustrations.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9783527602353 (electronic bk.)
3527602356 (electronic bk.)