ACTIVATOR COMPRISING BIOSURFACTANT AS THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT, MANNOSYL ERYTHRITOL LIPID AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME

摘要

At least one kind of a biosurfactant, in particular, a mannosyl alditol lipid (MEL, MML or the like) or a triacyl derivative of the same is used as an active ingredient. Thus, it becomes possible to provide an activator or an anti-aging agent that is excellent in a cell activating effect and an anti-aging effect and has such a high safety as withstanding to prolonged use. Also, cosmetics, quasi drugs, drugs, foods and drinks containing the same as the active ingredient are provided. Moreover, an MEL wherein the mannosyl erythritol skeleton in its molecular structure is 1-O-ß-D-mannopyrasyl-meso-erythritol and a method of microbiologically producing the same are provided.