The natural composition of our products
Many times we get asked what the composition of our products is. Together with bacteria and enzymes we add a biosurfactant to our liquids named surfactin.
Biosurfactant is capable of degrading hydrocarbons, organic compounds and having antitumor effectiveness and is responisble for immune regulation.
Underneath we compiled some information about these wonderful molecules found in nature everywhere.
Molecular composition of Surfactin
Biosurfactant in nature
Biosurfactants are amphiphilic molecules produced by microorganisms in nature, capable of emulsifying and decreasing surface tension in water. They are primarily glycolipids and are generated by bacteria that have genes and metabolic pathways adapted to uptake non-soluble organic matter.1,2
These compounds play significant roles in nature, including facilitating the biodegradation of pollutants and biosorption of contaminants. They are produced in environments polluted with non-soluble organic compounds, and their production can be enhanced through selective culture media, tensioactive tests, and molecular tools.1
Biosurfactants are classified into two categories: low molecular weight (LMW) compounds like glycolipids and lipopeptides, and high molecular weight (HMW) polymeric compounds like polysaccharides, proteins, or combined forms of lipoproteins and lipopolysaccharides. HMW biosurfactants can strongly adhere to various surfaces and act as bioemulsifiers.2
Examples of biosurfactants include trehalolipids, which are produced by Nocardia, Mycobacterium, and Corynebacterium, and have applications in antitumor effectiveness and immune regulation. Another example is surfactin, a lipopeptide produced by Bacillus species, which has anti-tumor activity and can be used in oral insulin delivery.3
These natural compounds offer several advantages over synthetic surfactants, including low toxicity, high biodegradability, and effectiveness in a wide range of temperatures and conditions.
Surfactin prepares organic compounds like diesel, fats, pathogens and proteins for bacterial digestion and is part of our symbiotic solutions reducing polution in water, on land and surfaces. 100% chemical free and safe for flora and fauna.
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2: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001868619302544
