Marzban Gorji, Tesei Donatella
Department of Biotechnology and Food Science (DBL), Institute of Bioprocess Science and Engineering (IBSE), BOKU University, Muthgasse 18, 1190 Vienna, Austria.
Department of Biotechnology and Food Science (DBL), Institute of Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology (IMMB), BOKU University, Muthgasse 18, 1190 Vienna, Austria.
Biology (Basel). 2025 Apr 13;14(4):412. doi: 10.3390/biology14040412.
This review provides an overview of terrestrial extremophiles, highlighting their adaptive strengths and strategies for coping with environmental challenges through the use of specialized proteins. It also explores why their unique lifestyle and ability to adapt to extreme conditions have become a major focus of research, as well as the main benefits and advancements in the study of these organisms in recent decades. This review aims to present an objective summary of the knowledge acquired and its translation into applied science and biotechnological applications.
本综述概述了陆地极端微生物,重点介绍了它们的适应优势以及通过使用特殊蛋白质应对环境挑战的策略。它还探讨了为何它们独特的生活方式和适应极端条件的能力已成为研究的主要焦点,以及近几十年来对这些生物的研究的主要益处和进展。本综述旨在对所获得的知识进行客观总结,并将其转化为应用科学和生物技术应用。