Exopolysaccharide production EPSs

The idea that exopolysaccharides (EPS) produced by several plant pathogenic bacteria could be involved in the pathogenic processes and or/the saprophytic or epiphytic phases of the life cycle appears to be generally accepted. Copious EPS production is often associated with increased virulence [89]. It is conceivable that the EPSs prevent bacterial elicitors of host-defence responses from reaching the plant and may inhibit deleterious adherence during infection, thus "maintaining (in both cases) a compatible interaction" [89],... 

Can lactic acid bacteria (LAB) exopolysaccharides (EPSs) play a role in improving gastrointestinal health More specifically, can the EPSs serve another role by interacting with the human immune system or even the human microbiome itself More recent gains in knowledge of the mechanisms by which EPS interacts with the intestinal tract, the microbiome and immune function seem to present an additional nutritional role that is offered by fermented dairy products. 

Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) from fermented dairy products... 

In recent years, the increased demand in exploration of natural sources for white biotechnology processes has led to a renewed interest in exopolysaccharides (EPSs) production by microorganisms. Although their production was first reported in the 1880s, still biosynthesis is regarded as largely unexplored. The microbial EPSs are between the most multifunctional and industrially interesting compounds and research in this area has led to the development of fermentation processes for several microbial... 

The microbial EPSs are a class of high-value polymers that have many industrial applications. Research in this area has led to the production of several microbial polysaccharides on an industrial scale like xanthan, dextran, alginate, geUan, curdlan. Xanthan and gellan are commercially most appreciated on the global market for hydrocolloids with xanthan gum being the only significant bacterial exopolysaccharide, which accounted for 6% of the total market value. ... 

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