Biomedical Applications of Bacterial Exopolysaccharides: A Review

Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are an essential group of compounds secreted by bacteria. These versatile EPSs are utilized individually or in combination with different materials for a broad range of biomedical field functions. The various applications can be explained by the vast number of derivatives with useful properties that can be controlled. This review offers insight on the current research trend of nine commonly used EPSs, their biosynthesis pathways, their characteristics, and the biomedical applications of these relevant bioproducts.

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Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) are important compounds secreted by bacteria, with a wide range of biomedical applications. The diverse properties of different types of EPSs allow for various controlled applications in the field of biomedicine.