Advances in Applied Microbiology
Academic Press
Published on 10. January 1978
310 pages
978-0-08-056436-4 (ISBN)
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Advances in Applied Microbiology
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D. J. Perlman
Advances in Applied Microbiology: v. 22
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11/1977
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- Front Cover
- Advances in Applied Microbiology, Volume 22
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Chapter 1. Transformations of Organic Compounds by Immobilized Microbial Cells
- I. Introduction
- II. Immobilization Techniques of Microbial Cells
- III. Transformations of Organic Compounds by Immobilized Microbial Cells
- IV. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 2. Microbial Cleavage of Sterol Side Chains
- I. Introduction
- II. Complete Microbial Degradation of Sterols
- III. Mechanism of Microbial Sterol Metabolism
- IV. Selective Side-Chain Cleavage of Sterols
- V. Substrate Addition and Isolation of Fermentation Products
- VI. Summary and Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 3. Zearalenone and Some Derivatives: Production and Biological Activities
- I. Introduction
- II. Chemistry
- III. Fermentation
- IV. Pharmacology
- References
- Chapter 4. Mode of Action of Mycotoxins and Related Compounds
- I. Introduction
- II. Biological Effects of Mycotoxins
- III. Modification of Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism by Mycotoxins
- IV. Effect of Mycotoxins on Nucleic Acid and Protein Synthesis
- V. Interaction of Mycotoxins with Macromolecules as the Mode of Action of Mycotoxins
- VI. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 5. Some Aspects of the Microbial Production of Biotin
- I. Introduction
- II. Biosynthetic Pathway of Biotin
- III. Regulation of Biotin Biosynthesis
- IV. Preparation of Biotin and Its Vitamers
- V. Biotin Antimetabolites and Their Actions on Biotin Biosynthesis
- VI. Biodegradation of Biotin and Its Vitamers
- VII. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6. Polyether Antibiotics: Versatile Carboxylic Acid lonophores Produced by Streptomyces
- I. Introduction
- II. Classification of Ionophores
- III. Polyether Antibiotics
- IV. Microorganisms That Produce Polyether Antibiotics
- V. Biosynthesis of Polyether Antibiotics
- VI. Physical Constants of the Polyether Antibiotics
- VII. In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity and Mouse Toxicity of the Polyether Antibiotics
- VIII. Coccidiostat Activity of the Polyether Antibiotics
- IX. Antimicrobial and Coccidiostat Activity of Lasalocid Analogs
- X. Improved Ruminant Feed Utilization by Addition of Polyethers
- XI. Pharmacology of the Polyether Antibiotics
- References
- Chapter 7. The Microbiology of Aquatic Oil Spills
- I. Sources and Behavior of Oil Pollutants
- II. Effects of Petroleum Hydrocarbons on Microorganisms
- III. Microbial Emulsification and Degradation of Petroleum Hydrocarbons
- IV. Microorganisms and Oil Pollution Abatement
- References
- Chapter 8. Comparative Technical and Economic Aspects of Single-Cell Protein Processes
- I. Introduction
- II. End Uses for SCP
- III. SCP Microorganisms. Processes, and Products
- IV. Economic Aspects
- V. Plant and Animal Protein Products Competing with SCP
- VI. Nutritional Value and Safety
- VII. Conclusions
- References
- Subject Index
- Contents of Prevlous Volumes
