Extremozymes - biocatalysts with unique properties from extremophilic microorganisms

- Extremophiles inhabit extreme environments like hot vents, solfataric fields, and ice.
- Extremozymes withstand harsh conditions like extremes of temperature or pH.
- Thermostable lignocellulolytic and amylolytic biocatalysts display unique features.
- Cold-active and heat-active lipolytic enzymes are of interest for industrial biotechnology.
- Phytases enable ruminant animals to use phytic acid as phosphate source.