Alkaliphiles

ISBN-13: 9789057024580 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 352 str.

Koki Horikoshi;Horikoshii

Opis

One of the most fascinating aspects of alkaliphiles is their ability to maintain pH homeostasis under extreme environmental conditions. This work provides a treatment of alkaliphilic microbiology, supported by molecular studies on the genetics of alkaliphilic "Bacillus" strain. Genomic analysis of "Bacillus halodurans" C-125 has been started and the genes responsible for alkaliphily are described. In addition to a basic background of alkaliphiles, including discussions of cell structures, physiology and molecular biology, "Alkaliphiles" presents an analysis of extracellular enzymes. Research on numerous enzymes including alkaline proteases, starch-degrading enzymes, cellulases, mannan-degrading enzymes, and many others is described in depth with relevant industrial applications.

Spis treści

Isolation, distribution and taxonomy of alkaliphilic microorganisms; cell structure; physiology; molecular biology; alkaliphily; extracellular enzymes; application of alkaliphiles.

O autorze

Koki Horikoshi (Author)