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A polyhydroxyalkanoate synthesised by halophilic archaeon Natrialba swarupiae
Environmental Science Advances
2023
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Seema Prabhudev Rodge,
Maruti J. Dhanavade,
Swapnil Kajale,
Niranjan Patil
Summary
A salt-loving archaeal microorganism (Natrialba swarupiae) was found capable of producing polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), a type of biodegradable bioplastic. This expands the range of microbes that can be used for sustainable plastic production, with potential to reduce reliance on petroleum-based plastics.
The present study focuses on investigating the ability of the haloarchaeal strain Natrialba swarupiae to synthesize polyhydroxyalkanoates. A homology model of PHA synthase was validated and molecular docking studies were carried out.