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Microbiology and Biotechnology Letters

Review(총설)

Environmental Microbiology  |  Microbial Ecology and Diversity

Microbiol. Biotechnol. Lett.

Received: June 14, 2024; Revised: August 28, 2024

An overview of Extremophile: microbial diversity, adaptive strategies, and potential applications

Amina Meglali 1* and Lotfi Ghellai 1

1. Laboratory of Biotoxicology, Pharmacognosy and biological valorisation of plants Compus Ain El Hadjar, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, University of Saida Dr Tahar Moulay, 20100 Saida, Algeria.

Correspondence to :
Amina Meglali, Elbordj 2 N°59 Saida Algeria [20000]
Fax : 0795363620, E-mail : meglaliamina@gmail.com

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The microorganisms that live under extreme conditions on Earth are known as extremophiles. They possess an extraordinary capability to endure extreme conditions, including salinity, temperature variations, pH, desiccation, and nutrient scarcity, among others. These organisms, including a vast array of bacteria, eukarya, and archaea, have evolved specialized structural and functional adaptations that make them capable of thriving in extremely selective environments in such a way that they showcase remarkable adaptations that push the limits of what we consider habitable. This capability results in valuable compounds with great potential for developing novel pharmaceuticals and biotechnological innovations. The present review paper aims to summarize current knowledge on the diversity of extremophilic microorganisms and the adaptive strategies employed to face such a range of extreme conditions. Particular attention will be given to temperature, salinity, pH, and desiccation adaptation. The review also highlights their potential applications, specifically focusing on pharmaceutical and biotechnological applications.

Keywords: extremophiles, extreme conditions, diversity, adaptive strategies, pharmaceutical, biotechnological applications.

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