Extremophilic Enzymatic Response for Protection against UV-Radiation Damage

Abstract

The aim of this research is to determine the basis for molecular stability of the antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and catalase, from selected microorganisms and the contribution of these enzymes to the resistance to extreme and fluctuating UV radiation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 17, 2012
Accession Number
ADA580526

Entities

People

  • Jenny M Blamey

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amino Acids
  • Amplification
  • Antioxidants
  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Elements
  • Escherichia Coli
  • Free Radicals
  • Microorganisms
  • Molecular Weight
  • Proteins
  • Radiation
  • Recombinant Proteins
  • Thermostability
  • Three Dimensional
  • Ultraviolet Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Genetics
  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.