Introduction
Historical Outline
Chemical Structure
Occurrence
Physiological Function
Chemical Analysis and Detection
Chemical Hydrolysis
Enzymatic Hydrolysis
NMR Studies
Biosynthesis
Biodegradation
Molecular Genetics
Biotechnological Production
Fermentative Production
Specific Production Conditions for Specific Glucuronan
Chemical Routes as an Alternative?
Recovery and Purification
Properties
Physical and Chemical Properties
Biological Properties
Applications
Cosmetics
Agriculture
Medicine
Patents
Outlook and Perspectives
Keywords:
bacterial exopolysaccharide;
Rhizobium;
fermentation;
glucuronan;
acetylation;
oligoglucuronans;
purification;
glucuronan gels;
immunostimulating agent;
plant defenses;
cosmetics