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Biotechnology of Extremophiles

By G. Antranikian , M. Ciaramella , M.S. da Costa , E.A. Galinski , R. Ladenstein , S. Maloney , V.T. Marteinsson , M. Moracci , R. Müller , J. van der Oost , F.M. Pisani , D. Prieur , N.J. Russell , M. Rossi , H. Santos , R. Sharp , W.M. de Vos

Book information

Publisher
Springer
Year
1998
ISBN
3540638172, 9783540638179
Open Library ID
OL9483697M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
16 MB (16778848 bytes)
Series
Advances in Biochemical Engineering Biotechnology
Edition
1
Pages
174\174
Library
duansci.com
Time added
2010-05-17 00:23:50

Description

In this special issue review articles summarize the most outstanding features of microorganisms that can survive under extreme conditions. These microorganisms are adapted to living at 100° C in volcanic springs, at low temperatures in the cold polar seas, at high pressure in the deep sea, at very low and high pH values (pH 0-1 or pH 10-11), or at very high salt concentrations (35%). The latest findings on the molecular biology and the protein structure of these exotic organisms are presented. In addition, the potential applications of extremophiles are reviewed, including the production of enzymes, compatible solutes and the use of these extremophiles in the degradation of xenobiotics.

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