Oligosaccharide biotechnology: an approach of prebiotic revolution on the industry

Autor(es)

Rodrigues Mano, Mario Cezar ^[1] ; Neri-Numa, Iramaia Angelica ^[1] ; da Silva, Juliana Bueno ^[1] ; Paulino, Bruno Nicolau ^[1] ; Pessoa, Marina Gabriel ^[1] ; Pastore, Glaucia Maria ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Fac Food Engn, Dept Food Sci, Lab Bioflavors & Bioact Cpds, Monteiro Lobato St 80, Campinas, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo de Revisão
• Fonte: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology; v. 102, n. 1, p. 17-37, JAN 2018.
• Citações Web of Science: 33

Resumo

Oligosaccharides are polymers with two to ten monosaccharide residues which have sweetener functions and sensory characteristics, in addition to exerting physiological effects on human health. The ones called nondigestible exhibit a prebiotic behavior being fermented by colonic microflora or stimulating the growth of beneficial bacteria, playing roles in the immune system, protecting against cancer, and preventing cardiovascular and metabolic issues. The global prebiotics market is expected to grow around 12.7% in the next 8 years, so manufacturers are developing new alternatives to obtain sustainable and efficient processes for application on a large scale. Most studied examples of biotechnological processes involve the development of new strategies for fructooligosaccharide, galactooligosaccharide, xylooligosaccharide, and mannanooligosaccharide synthesis. Among these, the use of whole cells in fermentation, synthesis of microbial enzymes (beta-fructofuranosidases, beta-galactosidases, xylanases, and beta-mannanases), and enzymatic process development (permeabilization, immobilization, gene expression) can be highlighted, especially if the production costs are reduced by the use of agro-industrial residues or by-products such as molasses, milk whey, cotton stalks, corncobs, wheat straw, poplar wood, sugarcane bagasse, and copra meal. This review comprises recent studies to demonstrate the potential for biotechnological production of oligosaccharides, and also aspects that need more investigation for future applications in a large scale. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 15/50333-1 - Cobra: nova plataforma de descoberta de compostos para identificação rápida e de baixo custo de bioativo com efeitos benéficos originários de plantas brasileiras
• Beneficiário: Glaucia Maria Pastore
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Temático