The enzymes from extreme thermophiles: Bacterial sources, thermostabilities and industrial relevance
- 31 December 1991
- book chapter
- Published by Springer Nature
- Vol. 45, 57-98
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bfb0008756
Abstract
This review on enzymes from extreme thermophiles (optimum growth temperature >65 °C) concentrates on their characteristics, especially thermostabilities, and their commercial applicability. The enzymes are considered in general terms first, with comments on denaturation, stabilization and industrial processes. Discussion of the enzymes subsequently proceeds in order of their E.C. classification: oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases and ligases. The ramifications of cloned enzymes from extreme thermophiles are also discussed.Keywords
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