A method for the production of D-tagatose using a recombinant <it>Pichia pastoris</it> strain secreting β-D-galactosidase from <it>Arthrobacter chlorophenolicus</it> and a recombinant L-arabinose isomerase from <it>Arthrobacter</it> sp. 22c

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>D-Tagatose is a natural monosaccharide which can be used as a low-calorie sugar substitute in food, beverages and pharmaceutical products. It is also currently being tested as an anti-diabetic and obesity control drug. D-Tagatose is...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wanarska Marta, Kur Józef
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories
Online Access:http://www.microbialcellfactories.com/content/11/1/113