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Review
. 2021:46:64.

Psychrophiles: A journey of hope

Shivani Tendulkar  1 , Aishwarya Hattiholi, Mahesh Chavadar, Suneel Dodamani
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  • PMID: 34219740
Free article
Review

Psychrophiles: A journey of hope

Shivani Tendulkar et al. J Biosci. 2021.
Free article

Abstract

Psychrophiles are organisms living in extremely cold conditions within the temperature range of -20°C to +10°C. These organisms survive in harsh environment by modulating their genetic make-up to thrive in extremely cold conditions. These cold-adaptations are closely associated with changes in the life forms, gene expression, and proteins, enzymes, lipids, etc. This review gives a brief description of the life and genetic adaptations of psychrophiles for their survival in extreme conditions as well as the bioactive compounds that are potential antimicrobials.

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