Original Article |
2002, Vol.24, No.4, pp. 717-725
5-aminolevulinic acid from photosynthetic bacteria and its applications
Amornrat Tangprasittipap and Poonsuk Prasertsan
pp. 717 - 725
Abstract
This paper gives an overview on ALA production by photosynthetic bacteria concerning biosynthesis and regulation as well as its application as herbicide, insecticide and growth stimulator. Recent medical applications in the field of photodynamic therapy, cancer treatment, tumor diagnosis and other clinical uses are described.