Structure, Function, Diversity and Evolution of Archaeal Proteins

Dear Colleagues,

Archaea represent the third domain of life and include very different groups of microorganisms that combine bacterial and eukaryotic characteristics, as well as properties unique only to archaea. Archaea are widespread and can be found both in extreme (temperature, salinity, pH) environments and in soil, water sources, and the human gut. The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight the biological functions and structural features of archaeal proteins. Since many archaea are extremophiles, their proteins are responsible for adaptation to harsh environmental conditions and are characterized by increased stability. Understanding the mechanisms of protein adaptations used by archaeal extremophiles will help in the use of such proteins for industrial, environmental, and biotechnological applications capable of functioning under extreme conditions. This Special Issue will collect articles on the structure and function of various archaeal protein molecules, the mechanisms of their functioning and assembly, their evolution, as well as their biotechnological applications. Experimental work using methods of molecular biology and genetics, bioinformatics, and computational methods, as well as review articles on the diversity and function of archaeal biomolecules, are welcome.

Dr. Michael Pyatibratov
Guest Editor

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