Polysaccharides from Brazilian biodiversity: an opportunity to change knowledge into economic value

Química Nova

Paula, Regina Célia M. de¹  Universidade de Fortaleza, Fortaleza, Brasil¹  Cunha, Pablyana Leila R. da¹  Feitosa, Judith P. A.¹  Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, Brasil¹ 

关键词: polysaccharide;    Brazilian biodiversity;    economic development.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0100-40422009000300009

学科分类：化学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica

【 摘 要 】

A brief comment about general characteristics of polysaccharide was presented. Brazilian trade of polysaccharides was obtained from the "Ministério de Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Exterior" – Brazil. A list of these products was prepared and their price and amount analyzed in the period of 1998-2007. Some chemical properties and application of polysaccharides from our biodiversity was described. In this review they were classified by origin, in vegetal (exudate, seed, fruit, seaweed), animal and bacteria source. There is a trade deficit that can be reverted if part of the accumulated scientific knowledge was used to promote the national economic development in the field.

【 授权许可】

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