Extremophilic Exopolysaccharides: Bioprocess and Novel Applications in 21st Century
Extremophiles, microorganisms blooming in extreme environmental conditions, hold particular significance in the domain of microbial research. This review paper focuses on extremophilic microorganisms, emphasizing their adaptations and the diverse products they generate, with a particular emphasis on...
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| description | Extremophiles, microorganisms blooming in extreme environmental conditions, hold particular significance in the domain of microbial research. This review paper focuses on extremophilic microorganisms, emphasizing their adaptations and the diverse products they generate, with a particular emphasis on exopolysaccharides (EPSs). EPSs, high molecular weight carbohydrate biopolymers, stand out as valuable products with applications across various industries. The review explores EPS production by bacteria in extreme conditions, including thermophilic, halophilic, and psychrophilic environments. Noteworthy examples, such as <i>B. thermantarcticus</i> and <i>H. smyrnensis</i> AAD6T, highlight the vast potential of extremophiles in EPS production. Additionally, the paper explores the major synthesis pathways of EPSs, shedding light on the factors influencing biosynthesis. The commercial significance of EPSs, especially for extremophiles, is underlined by their applications in medicine, food, environmental protection, agriculture, cosmetics, and more. Furthermore, the review sheds light on the role of extremophiles in various ecosystems, such as acidophiles, alkaliphiles, halophiles, hyperthermophiles, oligotrophs, osmophiles, piezophiles, and radioresistant organisms. This comprehensive analysis highlights the broad impact of extremophilic microorganisms and their EPS products in scientific exploration and commercial innovation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cddac61237704379926eb326745dd9722025-01-24T13:32:03ZengMDPI AGFermentation2311-56372025-01-011111610.3390/fermentation11010016Extremophilic Exopolysaccharides: Bioprocess and Novel Applications in 21st CenturyChandni Upadhyaya0Hiren Patel1Ishita Patel2Trushit Upadhyaya3School of Sciences, P P Savani University, Surat 394125, Gujarat, IndiaSchool of Sciences, P P Savani University, Surat 394125, Gujarat, IndiaShree P. M. Patel Institute of Integrated M. Sc. in Biotechnology, Sardar Patel University, Anand 388001, Gujarat, IndiaChandubhai S Patel Institute of Technology, Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT), Changa, Anand 388421, Gujarat, IndiaExtremophiles, microorganisms blooming in extreme environmental conditions, hold particular significance in the domain of microbial research. This review paper focuses on extremophilic microorganisms, emphasizing their adaptations and the diverse products they generate, with a particular emphasis on exopolysaccharides (EPSs). EPSs, high molecular weight carbohydrate biopolymers, stand out as valuable products with applications across various industries. The review explores EPS production by bacteria in extreme conditions, including thermophilic, halophilic, and psychrophilic environments. Noteworthy examples, such as <i>B. thermantarcticus</i> and <i>H. smyrnensis</i> AAD6T, highlight the vast potential of extremophiles in EPS production. Additionally, the paper explores the major synthesis pathways of EPSs, shedding light on the factors influencing biosynthesis. The commercial significance of EPSs, especially for extremophiles, is underlined by their applications in medicine, food, environmental protection, agriculture, cosmetics, and more. Furthermore, the review sheds light on the role of extremophiles in various ecosystems, such as acidophiles, alkaliphiles, halophiles, hyperthermophiles, oligotrophs, osmophiles, piezophiles, and radioresistant organisms. This comprehensive analysis highlights the broad impact of extremophilic microorganisms and their EPS products in scientific exploration and commercial innovation.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/11/1/16extremophilic microorganismsexopolysaccharidesbioprocesscommercial innovation |
| spellingShingle | Chandni Upadhyaya Hiren Patel Ishita Patel Trushit Upadhyaya Extremophilic Exopolysaccharides: Bioprocess and Novel Applications in 21st Century Fermentation extremophilic microorganisms exopolysaccharides bioprocess commercial innovation |
| title | Extremophilic Exopolysaccharides: Bioprocess and Novel Applications in 21st Century |
| title_full | Extremophilic Exopolysaccharides: Bioprocess and Novel Applications in 21st Century |
| title_fullStr | Extremophilic Exopolysaccharides: Bioprocess and Novel Applications in 21st Century |
| title_full_unstemmed | Extremophilic Exopolysaccharides: Bioprocess and Novel Applications in 21st Century |
| title_short | Extremophilic Exopolysaccharides: Bioprocess and Novel Applications in 21st Century |
| title_sort | extremophilic exopolysaccharides bioprocess and novel applications in 21st century |
| topic | extremophilic microorganisms exopolysaccharides bioprocess commercial innovation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/11/1/16 |
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