한국미생물학회:학술대회논문집 (Proceedings of the Microbiological Society of Korea Conference)
- 한국미생물학회 2001년도 추계학술대회
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- Pages.39-45
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- 2001
Extremophiles as a Source of Unique Enzymes for Biotechnological Applications
초록
Extremophiles are unique microorganisms that are adapted to survive in ecological niches such as high or low temperatures, extremes of pH, high salt concentrations and high pressure. These unusual microorganisms have unique biochemical features which can be exploited for use in the biotechnological industries. Due to the high biodiversity of extremophilic archaea and bacteria and their existence in various biotopes a variety of biocatalysts with different physicochemical properties have been discovered. The extreme molecular stability of their enzymes, membranes and the synthesis of unique organic compounds and polymers make extremophiles interesting candidates for basic and applied research. Some of the enzymes from extremophiles, especially hyperthermophilic marine microorganisms (growth above
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