Medicinal and cosmetic potentials of sophorolipids

• Published in: Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry Vol. 13; no. 12; p. 1761
• Main Authors: Morya, V K, Ahn, Changha, Jeon, Sanggui, Kim, Eun-Ki
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 01.10.2013
• Subjects: Anti-Bacterial Agents - biosynthesis; Anti-Bacterial Agents - chemistry; Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology; Anti-Inflammatory Agents - chemistry; Anti-Inflammatory Agents - metabolism; Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use; Antineoplastic Agents - chemistry; Antineoplastic Agents - metabolism; Antineoplastic Agents - toxicity; Apoptosis - drug effects; Cosmetics; Glycolipids - biosynthesis; Glycolipids - chemistry; Gram-Negative Bacteria - drug effects; Gram-Positive Bacteria - drug effects; Humans; Saccharomyces cerevisiae - metabolism; Shock, Septic - drug therapy; Surface-Active Agents - chemistry
• ISSN: 1875-5607
• DOI: 10.2174/13895575113139990002

Sophorolipids, a kind of glycolipids, regarded as the most promising bio-surfactant, are synthesized by a selected number of yeast species. Instead of offering, as an environmental friendly alternative to the petrochemical based surfactants, it also exhibits various bioactivities. Sophorolipids in particular are on the brink of being incorporated into several cosmetic application. The potential of this molecule is also screened in various industries like the cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other medical applications. In this review, our aim is to provide an overview and updates on basic and applied research on Sophorolipid especially in terms of cosmetics and medicinal uses.