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Biochemical And Genetic Modification Of PolysaccharidesBacteriophages producing endopolysaccharase-type enzymes used to produce, isolate, and purify high yields of modified polysaccharides from polysaccharides produced by, and incorporated into capsules of, certain bacteria. Bacteriophages used in conversion of native polysaccharide materials into polymers of nearly uniform high molecular weight or, alternatively, into highly pure oligosaccharides. Also used in genetic selection of families of polysaccharides structurally related to native polysaccharide materials, but having altered properties. Resulting new polysaccharides and oligosaccharides prove useful in variety of products, including pharmaceutical chemicals, coating materials, biologically active carbohydrates, and drag-reducing additives for fluids.
Document ID
19930000345
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Kern, Roger G.
(Caltech)
Petersen, Gene R.
(Caltech)
Richards, Gil F.
(Caltech)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 17
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Life Sciences
Report/Patent Number
NPO-18707
Accession Number
93B10345
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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