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Application of Rhamnolipids in Medical Sciences

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The usage of synthetic medicine produced through chemical synthesis shows health hazards and eco-toxicological effects; hence, much attention is paid on the field of bioactive compounds which are efficient with eco-friendly nature. Rhamnolipids biosurfactant in medical field is in trial stage, but most of the experimental results prove very effective due to their safe nature as compared to synthetic medicines. They have been reported for its anti-inflammatory, anticarcinogenic, immune-modulator, anti-microbial, and antitumor activities. Hence, the present chapter represents and describes rhamnolipid biosurfactant as a potential therapeutic agent in biomedical field.

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Kumar, R., Das, A.J. (2018). Application of Rhamnolipids in Medical Sciences. In: Rhamnolipid Biosurfactant. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1289-2_7

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