Structure, function and stability of enzymes from the Archaea.
The Archaea include microorganisms growing in some of the most extreme environments on earth. Consequently, their cellular components are remarkably stable entities and have considerable potential in the biotechnology industry. Here, we review the structure of archaeal enzymes in the context of their ability to function at extremes of temperature, salinity, pH and pressure.
Danson
M J
MJ
Dept of Biology and Biochemistry, University of Bath, UK. m.j.danson@bath.ac.uk
Hough
D W
DW
D001105:Archaea / Q000201:enzymology*; D019843:Archaeal Proteins / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000378:metabolism; D001274:Atmospheric Pressure; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D011487:Protein Conformation
D019843:Archaeal Proteins