BIO-PROSPECTING APPROACH FOR BIOCATALYSTS FROM EXTREMOPHILES

Abstract

In the present research scenario the bioprospecting of biocatalysts from extremophiles has increased the market potential of enzymes. These enzymes are comparatively more stable and highly efficient under commercial conditions. Therefore the researchers are actively engaged in finding the most potent source for biocatalyst to satisfy the conditions with high efficacy. Enzyme technology has been adopted by a number of industries. A significant number of industrial enzymes are being produced using genetic and protein engineering tools. Moreover enzymes may be fairly imperfect than chemical catalyst when away from their natural environment; they are used to catalyze non-natural processes on synthetic substrates under non-conventional conditions. The entire production scenario is gradually shifting from conventional chemical treatment method to biological means of production. The enzymatic conversion technology will play an magnificent role in future in place of biochemical process as enzymes achieve relatively high catalytic activities and high selectivity with low impact on environment some of which are reviewed in the present article.