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Review
. 2023 Nov 11;28(1):2.
doi: 10.1007/s00792-023-01314-2.

Lignocellulolytic extremozymes and their biotechnological applications

Nikita Sharma  1 , Aditi Agarwal  1 , Ananya Bijoy  1 , Sunidhi Pandit  1 , Rakesh Kumar Sharma  2
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Review

Lignocellulolytic extremozymes and their biotechnological applications

Nikita Sharma et al. Extremophiles. .

Abstract

Lignocellulolytic enzymes are used in different industrial and environmental processes. The rigorous operating circumstances of these industries, however, might prevent these enzymes from performing as intended. On the other side, extremozymes are enzymes produced by extremophiles that can function in extremely acidic or basic; hot or cold; under high or low salinity conditions. These severe conditions might denature the normal enzymes that are produced by mesophilic microorganisms. The increased stability of these enzymes has been contributed to a number of conformational modifications in their structures. These modifications may result from a few amino acid substitutions, an improved hydrophobic core, the existence of extra ion pairs and salt bridges, an increase in compactness, or an increase in positively charged amino acids. These enzymes are the best option for industrial and bioremediation activities that must be carried out under difficult conditions due to their improved stability. The review, therefore, discusses lignocellulolytic extremozymes, their structure and mechanisms along with industrial and biotechnological applications.

Keywords: Cellulolytic; Extremophiles; Extremozymes; Ligninolytic.

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