Characterization and optimization of enzymatic synthesis of kojic acid esters
Kojic acid [5-hydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-pyrone], is a fungal metabolite produced by many species of fungi Aspergillus oryzae, Acetobacter and Penicillium camembertii. It is used for inhibiting the browning effect of tyrosinase in the food and cosmetic industries. However, kojic acid is water-sol...
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2009
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8866/ |