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Poly-γ-glutamate

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Poly-γ-glutamate
Names
Other names
Poly-γ-glutamate; γ-PGA; Poly-gamma-glutamic acid
Identifiers
ChEBI
Properties
(C5H7NO3)n
Molar mass Variable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Poly-γ-glutamate is a metabolite of Bacillus subtilis. Poly-γ-glutamate inhibits tyrosinase and melanogenesis in vitro.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Liu, X.; Liu, F.; Liu, S.; Li, H.; Ling, P.; Zhu, X. (2013). "Poly-γ-glutamate from Bacillus subtilis inhibits tyrosinase activity and melanogenesis". Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 97 (22): 9801–9. doi:10.1007/s00253-013-5254-6. PMID 24077684.