The Biocatalytic Potential of Extremophiles and Extremozymes [PDF]
Food Technology and Biotechnology, 2004 Extremophiles are bizarre microorganisms that can grow and thrive in extreme environments, which were formerly considered too hostile to support life.
Walter Steiner, Joseph Gomes
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Editorial: Extremozymes: characteristics, structure, protein engineering and applications [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyHitarth B. Bhatt +3 more
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Cold and hot extremozymes: industrial relevance and current trends [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2015 The development of enzymes for industrial applications relies heavily on the use of microorganisms. The intrinsic properties of microbial enzymes e.g. consistency, reproducibility and high yields along with many others, has pushed their introduction into
Felipe eSarmiento +3 more
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Perspectives on the microorganism of extreme environments and their applications [PDF]
Current Research in Microbial Sciences, 2022 Extremophiles are organisms that can survive and thrive in conditions termed as “extreme” by human beings. Conventional methods cannot be applied under extreme conditions like temperature and pH fluctuations, high salinity, etc. for a variety of reasons.
Nikita Kochhar +6 more
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Response of alcohol fermentation strains, mixed fermentation and extremozymes interactions on wine flavor [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyWinemaking, one of the ancient technologies, is simply the process of converting sugar into alcohol through a complex biochemical reaction. The process of winemaking involves a complex of enological technique that faces a host of challenges in a winery ...
Ling-Zhi Zhao +13 more
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Functional stratification and enzymatic arrangement in microbial communities across a hypersaline depth gradient [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyExtreme environments comprise a significant portion of Earth’s terrestrial surface, posing challenges, such as extreme temperatures, pressure, pH extremes, oxygen and nutrient scarcity, and high salinity.
Claudia Hoepfner +9 more
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The Extremophiles: Adaptation Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications [PDF]
BiologyThis review provides an overview of terrestrial extremophiles, highlighting their adaptive strengths and strategies for coping with environmental challenges through the use of specialized proteins.
Gorji Marzban, Donatella Tesei
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From the Discovery of Extremozymes to an Enzymatic Product: Roadmap Based on Their Applications [PDF]
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2022 With the advent of the industrial revolution, the use of toxic compounds has grown exponentially, leading to a considerable pollution of the environment.
Giannina Espina +5 more
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Acidophilic heterotrophs: basic aspects and technological applications [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyAcidophiles comprise a group of microorganisms adapted to live in acidic environments. Despite acidophiles are usually associated with an autotrophic metabolism, more than 80 microorganisms capable of utilizing organic matter have been isolated from ...
Ernesto González +9 more
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Biotechnological Potential of Extremophiles: Environmental Solutions, Challenges, and Advancements [PDF]
BiologyExtremophiles are microorganisms capable of living on Earth in ecological niches characterized by peculiar conditions, including extreme temperatures and/or pH, high salt concentrations, and the presence of heavy metals.
Fabrizia Sepe +3 more
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