Disruption of microbial cells for intracellular products

doi:10.1016/0141-0229(86)90087-6

Enzyme and Microbial Technology

Volume 8, Issue 4, April 1986, Pages 194-204

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Abstract

Disintegration of microbial cells is a necessary first step for the production of intracellular enzymes and organelles. With increasing use of intracellular microbial material in industry and medicine, the cell disruption unit operation is gaining in importance.

This review examines the state of the art of the large-scale cell disruption technology and disruption methods of potential commercial value.

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Disruption of microbial cells for intracellular products