Advances in microbial halophilic enzy

Abstract:

Halophilic enzymes are derived naturally from halophilic bacteria that survive in high salt environment, as it can maintain the structural stability of the enzyme only in high salt environment. These enzymes can withstand high temperature, pH and organic solvents, so they can be widely used for their catalytic activity in high salt, water/organic and non-aqueous environment. In this review, we address the effect of salt on the activity and stability of halophilic enzymes, and the role of metal ions and organic solvents on the halophilic enzymes. In addition, molecular modification and the application of halophilic enzymes were introduced.