Review paper
Polysaccharides from cyanobacteria

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Abstract

This review deals with the different glycans produced by cyanobacteria such as reserve polymers, polysaccharides from the cell envelope and exocellular polysaccharides. For each group a description of previous work is reported, quoting all different strains tested, methods of polysaccharide extraction and chemical and physical characterization. In particular, chemical composition and sequence (when known) are reported although inhomogeneity of results reveals that sometimes methods used are outdated. Emphasis is put on exocellular polysaccharides, the most interesting type of polymers from the technological point of view.

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    This paper is Part 1 in a series on: Polysaccharides from Cyanobacteria. Part 2, pp. 169-87

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