pseudofactin

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Noun

[edit]

pseudofactin (uncountable)

  1. A particular biosurfactant obtained from Pseudomonas fluorescens. It is a novel cyclic lipopeptide biosurfactant. As a surface-active compound it has potential to be broadly used in medicine (anti-cancer and anti-bacterial properties), cosmetisc and industry.