{Reference Type}: English Abstract {Title}: [Biosynthesis of epsilon-poly-L-lysine--a review]. {Author}: Zhang Y;Feng X;Xu H; {Journal}: Wei Sheng Wu Xue Bao {Volume}: 51 {Issue}: 10 {Year}: Oct 2011 暂无{DOI}: {Abstract}: Epsilon-poly-L-lysine (epsilon-PL) is a natural biomaterial that is biodegradable, edible and non-toxic toward humans and the environment. Based on the research history of epsilon-PL, we reviewed the biosynthesis, degradation and the metabolic pathway of epsilon-PL. We also addressed the status of epsilon-PL research in China.