Exploration of Alkaliphilic Bacteria Alkalitalea saponilacus Identifies Glycoside Hydrolases With Biotechnological Potential
A Stephen, N L Brown, R Rostron, R J Wigham, A K Malekpour, G W Black, A L Morales Garcia, H C L Yau, N J Lant, J Munoz‐Munoz · 2026
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A Stephen and co-authors hunted for hardy enzymes in a bacterium from a salty, alkaline lake in this 2026 study. The microbe lives in Soap Lake in Washington State, where the water is harsh and rich in salts. Its enzymes must work in those tough conditions, which suits them for laundry and dish detergents.
Gene checks pointed to sets of genes used to break down plant fibers. Lab tests confirmed one set was active on a common fiber. Three enzymes from the microbe were made in the lab and tested at high alkalinity. All three helped break down tough stains in a shop-bought detergent mix. The authors see wide promise for the microbe's enzyme set.
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| CREATOR | A Stephen, N L Brown, R Rostron, R J Wigham, A K Malekpour, G W Black, A L Morales Garcia, H C L Yau, N J Lant, J Munoz‐Munoz |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 64 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |