Surfactants are a group of amphiphilic molecules (ie, having both hydrophobic and
hydrophilic domains) that are a vital part of nearly every contemporary industrial process …

Biosurfactants comprise a wide array of amphiphilic molecules synthesized by plants,
animals, and microbes. The synthesis route dictates their molecular characteristics, leading …

Heavy metal toxicity has become a pressing ecological problem that affects the ecosystems
through bioaccumulation, representing a serious public health hazard. Many conventional …

Endophytic bacteria colonize plants and live inside them for part of or throughout their life
without causing any harm or disease to their hosts. The symbiotic relationship improves the …

Sophorolipids are surface-active glycolipids produced by several non-pathogenic yeast
species and are widely used as biosurfactants in several industrial applications …

Surfactin, an antibacterial lipopeptide produced by different strains of Bacillus subtilis, is a
powerful biosurfactant. It also has multiple biological activities including antiviral, anti …

Bacillus subtilis is widely underappreciated for its inherent biosynthetic potential. This report
comprehensively summarizes the known bioactive secondary metabolites from B. subtilis …

In the past decade, multicomponent reactions have experienced a renaissance as powerful
peptide macrocyclization tools enabling the rapid creation of skeletal complexity and …

In recent years, bioactive compounds are in high demand in the pharmaceuticals and
naturopathy, due to their health benefits to human and plants. Microorganisms synthesize …

The emergence of multidrug‐resistant bacteria has placed a strain on health care systems
and highlighted the need for new classes of antibiotics. Bacterial lipopeptides are secondary …