Aguilera Carbo A. auteur aut IRD Augur Christopher auteur aut IRD Prado Barragan L. A. auteur aut IRD Favela Torres E. auteur aut IRD Aguilar C. N. auteur aut IRD text journalArticle eng text/pdf born digital access In the last years, tannin biodegradation has been the subject of a lot of studies due to its commercial importance and scientific relevance. Tannins are molecules of low biodegradation and represent the main chemical group of natural anti-microbials occurring in the plants. Among the different kinds of tannins, ellagitannins represent the group less studied manly due to their diversity and chemical complexity. The general outline of this work includes information on tannins, their classification and properties, biodegradation, ellagic acid production, and potential applications. In addition, it describes molecular, catalytic, and functional information. Special attention has been focused on the biodegradation of ellagitannins describing the possible role of microbial enzymes in the production of ellagic acid. specialized 084 78 2 189-199 2008 0175-7598 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010040930 10.1007/s00253-007-1276-2 0175-7598 [F B010040930] https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010040930 https://www.documentation.ird.fr/intranet/publi/2008/03/010040930.pdf Accès réservé (Intranet de l'IRD) IRD - Base Horizon / Pleins textes 2008-03-31 2017-08-23 fdi:010040930 fre