Table 3.
Examples of Marine Archaebacterial Exopolysaccharides.
| Microorganism | Source | EPS Structure or Monosaccharide Composition | Functions and Applications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloarcula | ||||
|
H. japonica T5 halophile |
Marine saltern | Man:Gal:GlcA 2:1:3 |
- | [172] |
|
H. japonica T6–T7 halophile |
Marine saltern | Man:Gal:Glc:GlcA 1:0.2:0.2:traces |
- | [172] |
|
H. hispanica ATCC 33960 halophile |
Solar saltern | Man:Gal:Glc 55.9:43.2:0.9 Sulphate groups |
- | [173] |
| Haloferax | ||||
|
H. mediterranei R-4 ATCC 33500 halophile |
Salt ponds | Structure, Figure 4h | Pseudoplastic | [174,175] |
|
H. gibbonsii ATCC 33959 halophile |
Marine saltern Dead Sea | Structure, Figure 4i | - | [176] |
|
H. denitrificans ATCC 35960 halophile |
Saltern | Structure, Figure 4l | - | [177] |
| Thermococcus litoralis DSM5 473 e DSM 3638 | Shallow marine Thermal spring |
Man | Adhesion | [178] |