Application of hyperthermophiles and their enzymes

Highlights • Hyperthermophiles are a valuable source of thermostable biocatalysts. • Genetic systems are available in Pyrococcus , Thermococcus and Sulfolobus . • Gene expression and cell engineering is possible in Pyrococcus , Thermococcus and Sulfolobus . • Pyrococcus , Thermococcus and Thermotoga...

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Published in:Current opinion in biotechnology 2011-10, Vol.22 (5), p.618-626
Main Authors: Atomi, Haruyuki, Sato, Takaaki, Kanai, Tamotsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Archaea
Archaea - enzymology
Archaea - genetics
Archaeal Proteins - genetics
Archaeal Proteins - metabolism
Bacteria - enzymology
Bacteria - genetics
Bacterial Proteins - genetics
Bacterial Proteins - metabolism
biofuels
Biotechnology
Cell Engineering
Enzyme Stability
enzymes
hydrogen
Hydrogen - metabolism
Internal Medicine
thermal stability
thermophilic microorganisms
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Summary:Highlights • Hyperthermophiles are a valuable source of thermostable biocatalysts. • Genetic systems are available in Pyrococcus , Thermococcus and Sulfolobus . • Gene expression and cell engineering is possible in Pyrococcus , Thermococcus and Sulfolobus . • Pyrococcus , Thermococcus and Thermotoga produce hydrogen from organic carbon sources.
ISSN:0958-1669
1879-0429
DOI:10.1016/j.copbio.2011.06.010