Research Unit in Molecular Biology (URBM) (Conservation

Liaison Entreprises et Universités
University of Namur
Sciences
Biology
Research Unit in Biology of Microorganisms
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extremophile, hydrolase, soluble dietary fibers, Agricultural waste use, Enzymatic
engineering, Enzyme engineering, fructo, Nutrition, Oligosaccharide
Questions ?
Virginie Bourguignon
Valorisateur Biotech
 +32-081725707
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Laboratory contact details
Laboratory Head
General Contact
Prof. Letesson Jean-Jacques
 Rue de Bruxelles
B-5000 Namur
Belgique
 +32-81724402
 [email protected]
 +32-81724412
Main study areas and research topics
Research themes focus on the development of soluble dietary fibers from chicory pulp and wheat bran. Such fermentative
fibers can be used in human and animal alimentation to favor the intestinal flora and elicit health benefits to the host.
Another axis is the optimization of enzymes of industrial interest through site-directed and random mutagenesis.
Last Research Project
Production, engineering and utilization of acidophilic enzymes to industrial and commercial ends
Manufacture of soluble dietary fibers from wheat bran and chicory pulp
Modification of the endoinulinase from Aspergillus ficuum
Extraordinary engineering equipments
BL3 laboratory Fermentor (7,5 l)
Services proposal
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Liaison Entreprises et Universités
Services proposal
Dietary fibers optimization
Enzyme engineering
Related Lab'Insight Event
Conservation des aliments réfrigérés
Organized on Wednesday 09th November 2011 at Université de Mons
Cet événement s'est adressé aux entreprises du secteur agro-alimentaire : il leur a apporté des solutions aux
problématiques de transformation, distribution et conservation des produits réfrigérés et des réponses à la maîtrise des
procédés industriels.
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