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Application of Extremophiles in Medicine and Pharmaceutical Industries

Application of Extremophiles in Medicine and Pharmaceutical Industries
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Author(s): Nidhi Yogeshbhai Patel (Gujarat University, India), Shivani Maheshkumar Yagnik (Christ College, India), Dhritiksha Mansukhbhai Baria (Gujarat University, India)and Vikram Hiren Raval (Gujarat University, India)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 26
Source title: Physiology, Genomics, and Biotechnological Applications of Extremophiles
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Aparna B. Gunjal (Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce, and Science College, Pune, India), Rebecca Thombre (The University of Kent, UK & Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, USA)and Javid A. Parray (Department of Higher Education, Government Degree College, Srinagar, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-9144-4.ch013

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Abstract

Extremophiles are at center stage of scientific interest owing to their peculiar properties in terms of physiology, ecology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics. The bio-active compounds from extremophiles involve various types of extremolytes. The functional applicability of extremophiles has been far-reaching. Looking to the global scenario medical, pharmaceutical and allied healthcare sectors have a persistent surge for a novel anticancer, antimicrobial, stable drug deliverables, nutraceuticals, fine chemicals, natural antioxidants, and bio-polymers compounds. Genetic engineering tools clubbed with -omics approach enhance and better the chances for applicability of the extremophilic metabolites in varied sectors of red and yellow biotechnology. The chapter provides an insight into the various types of bio-active molecules from extremophiles and their wide biotechnological applicability in the medical and pharmaceutical industry.

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