Issue 10, 2012

The microbial cell factory

Abstract

Microorganisms have been used for decades as sources of antibiotics, vitamins and enzymes and for the production of fermented foods and chemicals. In the 21st century microorganisms will play a vital role in addressing some of the problems faced by mankind. In this article three of the current applications in which microbes have a significant role to play are highlighted: the discovery of new antibiotics, manufacture of biofuels and bioplastics, and production of fine chemicals via biotransformation.

Graphical abstract: The microbial cell factory

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
11 Nov 2011
Accepted
21 Dec 2011
First published
22 Dec 2011

Org. Biomol. Chem., 2012,10, 1949-1957

The microbial cell factory

C. D. Murphy, Org. Biomol. Chem., 2012, 10, 1949 DOI: 10.1039/C2OB06903B

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