Industrial Applications of Hyperthermophilic Enzymes: A Review
2006; Bentham Science Publishers; Volume: 13; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês
10.2174/092986606777790548
ISSN1875-5305
AutoresTrinidad de Miguel, Jorge Barros‐Velázquez, Tomás G. Villa,
Tópico(s)Studies on Chitinases and Chitosanases
ResumoOver the past two decades, research scientists have been involved in the investigation of thermophilic and hyperthermophilic microorganisms owing to the unique features of their enzymic systems. Such in-depth investigations are now on their way to mastering the cloning and industrial exploitation of a broad variety of genes encoding enzymes involved in starch hydrolysis, amino acid biosynthesis, protein hydrolysis, etc. In this work, we review the state of the art and future perspectives of industrial applications of enzymes from hyperthermophilic and extreme thermophilic microorganisms, special attention being paid to the biotechnological methods involved in their industrial exploitation. Keywords: Thermophilic enzymes, Molecular cloning, Microorganisms, ndustrial technology, Food industry, Chemical industry
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