Human vagina is colonised by a diverse array of microorganisms that make up the normal
microbiota and mycobiota. Lactobacillus is the most frequently isolated microorganism from …

Microorganisms synthesise a wide range of surface-active compounds (SAC), generally
called biosurfactants. These compounds are mainly classified according to their molecular …

The drive for industrial sustainability has pushed biosurfactants to the top of the agenda of
many companies. Biosurfactants offer the possibility of replacing chemical surfactants …

Widespread pollution of terrestrial ecosystems with petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) has
generated a need for remediation and, given that many PHCs are biodegradable, bio-and …

Surfactin, one of the most powerful biosurfactants, is a lipopeptide-type biosurfactant that is
generated by the gram-positive, endospore-producing, microorganism, Bacillus subtilis. The …

The environment pollution with hydrophobic hydrocarbons is a serious problem that requires
development of efficient strategies that would lead to bioremediation of contaminated areas …

Background Lactobacillus species produce biosurfactants that can contribute to the
bacteria's ability to prevent microbial infections associated with urogenital and …

For a long time, the genus Bacillus has been known and considered among the most
applicable genera in several fields. Recent taxonomical developments resulted in the …

Contamination by heavy metals is the result of different industrial activities. The presence of
heavy metals in soil and water causes serious problems, as these materials are not …

During the past two decades probiotic bacteria have been increasingly proposed as health
promoting bacteria in variety of food system, because of its safety, functional, and …