Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid: Biodegradable Polymer for Potential Protection of Beneficial Viruses

Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a naturally occurring polymer, which due to its biodegradable, non-toxic and non-immunogenic properties has been used successfully in the food, medical and wastewater industries. A major hurdle in bacteriophage application is the inability of phage to persist for exte...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim R. Khalil, Victor U. Irorere, Iza Radecka, Alan T. H. Burns, Marek Kowalczuk, Jessica L. Mason, Martin P. Khechara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/9/1/28