| Descriptor English: | Biosurfactants |
| Descriptor Spanish: | Biosurfactantes |
| Descriptor Portuguese: | Biossurfactantes |
| Descriptor French: | Without translation |
| Tree number(s): |
D27.720.877.102 |
| RDF Unique Identifier: | https://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000099077 |
| Scope note: | Surface-active substances produced by plants and microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and yeast. They have the ability to reduce surface and INTERFACIAL TENSION, making them useful in a variety of applications. |
| Allowable Qualifiers: |
AD administration & dosage AE adverse effects AN analysis CH chemistry CL classification CS chemical synthesis EC economics HI history IP isolation & purification ME metabolism PD pharmacology PK pharmacokinetics PO poisoning RE radiation effects SD supply & distribution ST standards TO toxicity TU therapeutic use |
| Previous Indexing: |
Surface-Active Agents (1990-2024) |
| Public MeSH Note: | 2025 |
| History Note: | 2025 |
| DeCS ID: | 60962 |
| Unique ID: | D000099077 |
| Documents indexed in the Virtual Health Library (VHL): | Click here to access the VHL documents |
| Date Established: | 2025/01/01 |
| Date of Entry: | 2024/08/09 |
| Revision Date: | 2024/08/08 |
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CHEMICALS AND DRUGS
Chemical Actions and Uses [D27]Chemical Actions and Uses
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Biosurfactants
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| Concept UI |
M000768007 |
| Scope note | Surface-active substances produced by plants and microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and yeast. They have the ability to reduce surface and INTERFACIAL TENSION, making them useful in a variety of applications. |
| Preferred term | Biosurfactants |
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