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Synthesis, Production, and Biotechnological Applications of Exopolysaccharides and Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Archaea
Joint Authors
Poli, Annarita
Nicolaus, Barbara
Abbamondi, Gennaro Roberto
Di Donato, Paola
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Extreme environments, generally characterized by atypical temperatures, pH, pressure, salinity, toxicity, and radiation levels, are inhabited by various microorganisms specifically adapted to these particular conditions, called extremophiles.
Among these, the microorganisms belonging to the Archaea domain are of significant biotechnological importance as their biopolymers possess unique properties that offer insights into their biology and evolution.
Particular attention has been devoted to two main types of biopolymers produced by such peculiar microorganisms, that is, the extracellular polysaccharides (EPSs), considered as a protection against desiccation and predation, and the endocellular polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) that provide an internal reserve of carbon and energy.
Here, we report the composition, biosynthesis, and production of EPSs and PHAs by different archaeal species.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Poli, Annarita& Di Donato, Paola& Abbamondi, Gennaro Roberto& Nicolaus, Barbara. 2011. Synthesis, Production, and Biotechnological Applications of Exopolysaccharides and Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Archaea. Archaea،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Poli, Annarita…[et al.]. Synthesis, Production, and Biotechnological Applications of Exopolysaccharides and Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Archaea. Archaea No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Poli, Annarita& Di Donato, Paola& Abbamondi, Gennaro Roberto& Nicolaus, Barbara. Synthesis, Production, and Biotechnological Applications of Exopolysaccharides and Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Archaea. Archaea. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-491088
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-491088