Thermophilic and Hyperthermophilic Microbes and Enzymes 2.0
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2022) | Viewed by 26791
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Interests: structure and function of thermostable enzymes; human enzymes and disease; proteomics; bioremediation and detoxification; biosensors; functional materials
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Interests: biomass deconstruction and conversion; enzyme engineering; cell free production of biochemicals
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Interests: biochemistry & molecular biology; thermostable enzymes; archaeal proteins; bioremediation; protein engineering (in vitro molecular evolution); high throughput screening; antimicrobials
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Thermophilic and hyperthermophilic microbes represent a fascinating class of microorganisms, not only because of their resilience to thrive at elevated temperatures and in harsh environments, but also because of the enzymes that they harbor. These microorganisms fall mainly in the bacteria and archaea domains, and exist in many habitats including hot springs, hydrothermal vents, or volcanic ash sediments, among others. These habitats all exhibit thermophilic or hyperthermophilic temperatures, but can also be acidic, alkaline, or contain high levels of salts. In order to thrive in such harsh environments, these microorganisms have evolved robust enzymes that are able to function at peak activity in these harsh conditions. These microorganisms represent a rich source of enzymes with an increased stability, which are purposely modified by protein engineering and can excel in harsh industrial conditions, making them especially appealing for biotechnological applications. Sometimes, they display promiscous activities that represent a peculiar basis for evolution. Bioprospecting for enzymes in these microbes has gained popularity in the last two decades, as they also represent ideal templates and strategies for reengineering essential but less stable enzymes, catalyzing reactions that do not exist in thermophiles.
This Special Issue encourages original research articles, perspectives, and reviews on the topic of thermophilic and hyperthermophilic microbes and enzymes. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Bioprospecting
- Enzyme characterization
- Microbial phenotypes
- Novel metabolic pathways
- Novel metabolic enzymes
- Bioremediation
- Enzyme evolution and engineering
- Proteomics approach
- Microbial ecology
- Microbial consortia
Related Special issue "Thermophilic and Hyperthermophilic Microbes and Enzymes" and previous papers:
Altered Cofactor Preference of Thermostable StDAPDH by a Single Mutation at K159
Occurrence of Thermophilic Microorganisms in Different Full Scale Biogas Plants
DING Proteins Extend to the Extremophilic World
Effect of Cultivation Parameters on Fermentation and Hydrogen Production in the Phylum Thermotogae
Dr. Giuseppe Manco
Dr. Yannick J. Bomble
Dr. Elena Porzio
Guest Editors
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