Efficient Biosynthesis of Acidic/Lactonic Sophorolipids and Their Application in the Remediation of Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms.

ABSTRACT: Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs) pose significant threats to human health and natural ecosystems worldwide, primarily caused by water eutrophication, increased surface water temperature, and co-occurring microorganisms. Urgent action is needed to develop an eco-friendly solution to effectively curb the proliferation of CyanoHABs. Sophorolipids (SLs) are fully biodegradable biosurfactants synthesized by Starmerella bombicola. They can be classified into lactone and acid types. The lactone type displays strong antimicrobial activity, while the acid type exhibits good solubility, which make them ideal agents for mitigating CyanoHABs. Nevertheless, the broad utilization of SLs are hindered by their expensive production costs and the absence of effective genetic editing to

SUBMITTER: Xia Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10418985 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature