The Extremophiles: Adaptation Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications

This review provides an overview of terrestrial extremophiles, highlighting their adaptive strengths and strategies for coping with environmental challenges through the use of specialized proteins. It also explores why their unique lifestyle and ability to adapt to extreme conditions have become a m...

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Main Authors: Gorji Marzban, Donatella Tesei
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/4/412
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spelling doaj-art-c6cfd91e3da04afe821be509f48b39a42025-08-20T02:24:42ZengMDPI AGBiology2079-77372025-04-0114441210.3390/biology14040412The Extremophiles: Adaptation Mechanisms and Biotechnological ApplicationsGorji Marzban0Donatella Tesei1Department of Biotechnology and Food Science (DBL), Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering (IBSE), BOKU University, Muthgasse 18, 1190 Vienna, AustriaDepartment of Biotechnology and Food Science (DBL), Institute of Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology (IMMB), BOKU University, Muthgasse 18, 1190 Vienna, AustriaThis review provides an overview of terrestrial extremophiles, highlighting their adaptive strengths and strategies for coping with environmental challenges through the use of specialized proteins. It also explores why their unique lifestyle and ability to adapt to extreme conditions have become a major focus of research, as well as the main benefits and advancements in the study of these organisms in recent decades. This review aims to present an objective summary of the knowledge acquired and its translation into applied science and biotechnological applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/4/412eukaryotic and prokaryotic extremophileextremozymesextreme pressureanti-freezing proteinscryoprotectionextreme biotechnology
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The Extremophiles: Adaptation Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications
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eukaryotic and prokaryotic extremophile
extremozymes
extreme pressure
anti-freezing proteins
cryoprotection
extreme biotechnology
title The Extremophiles: Adaptation Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications
title_full The Extremophiles: Adaptation Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications
title_fullStr The Extremophiles: Adaptation Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications
title_full_unstemmed The Extremophiles: Adaptation Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications
title_short The Extremophiles: Adaptation Mechanisms and Biotechnological Applications
title_sort extremophiles adaptation mechanisms and biotechnological applications
topic eukaryotic and prokaryotic extremophile
extremozymes
extreme pressure
anti-freezing proteins
cryoprotection
extreme biotechnology
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