Bacteria are prime cell factories that can efficiently convert carbon and nitrogen sources into
a large diversity of intracellular and extracellular biopolymers, such as polysaccharides …

In human pathophysiology, the clash between microbial infection and host immunity
contributes to multiple diseases. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a classical example of this …

The ability to construct and maintain a structured multicellular bacterial community depends
critically on the production of extracellular matrix components (1, 2). While the biofilm matrix …

Alginate, a group of polyuronic saccharides, has been widely used in both pharmaceutical
and food industries due to its unique physicochemical properties as well as beneficial health …

Recent studies of bacterial cellulose biosynthesis, including structural characterization of a
functional cellulose synthase complex, provided the first mechanistic insight into this …

Bacteria produce a wide range of exopolysaccharides which are synthesized via different
biosynthesis pathways. The genes responsible for synthesis are often clustered within the …

The bacterial signaling molecule cyclic di-GMP (c-di-GMP) stimulates the synthesis of
bacterial cellulose, which is frequently found in biofilms. Bacterial cellulose is synthesized …

Biofilms constitute the predominant microbial style of life in natural and engineered
ecosystems. Facing harsh environmental conditions, microorganisms accumulate reactive …

Alginate is a linear polysaccharide that can be used for different applications in the food and
pharmaceutical industries. These polysaccharides have a chemical structure composed of …

Natural biopolymers are an interesting resource for edible films production, as they are
environmentally friendly packaging materials. The possibilities of the application of main …