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.

Keywords

• 5-aminolevulinic acid
• photosynthetic bacteria
• ALA production
• application