Bioactive Compounds from Terrestrial Extremophiles

A discussion of the chemical compounds produced by organisms living under extreme conditions that may have potential as drugs or leads to novel drugs for human use. This SpringerBrief deals with bioactive materials from terrestrial extremophiles.

Brings the molecules produced by these organisms into the microbial community Particular attention is given to the structures of the compounds and the relevant references Useful as a teaching tool in various fields ranging from chemistry to microbiology Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Inhalt
Thermophiles.- Psychrophiles.- Acidophiles.- Alkaliphiles.- Halophiles.- Terrestrial extremophiles living in mutualistic environments?.- Other Extremophiles.- Summary and Concluding Remarks.