ABSTRACT
Biosurfactants have been considered multifunctional biomolecules due to their functional abilities and eco-friendly properties. Biosurfactants are bioproducts produced by microorganisms and play a critical role in reducing surface and interfacial tensions when present in aqueous solutions and hydrocarbon mixtures. Biosurfactants have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. They have been used as immunomodulatory molecules, adhesive agents, as adjuvants, in vaccines, as inhibitors for fibrin clot formation, gene therapy, and help to reduce hospital-based infections. However, given to their high cost associated with production, limit their use substantially.
