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Pyrococcus
horikoshii
| Genomic
sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): |
PhoI |
| Gram
Stain: |
Pyrococcus horikoshii is Gram stain negative |
| Respiration: |
Pyrococcus horikoshii is anaerobic |
| Motility: |
Pyrococcus horikoshii is motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Archaea; Euryarchaeota; Thermococci; Thermococcales;
Thermococcaceae; Pyrococcus |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| Pyrococcus horikoshii
produces a hyperthermostable endoglucanase which hydrolyzes
celluloses and is expected to be useful in the biopolishing
of cotton products. |
| Miscellaneous: |
Pyrococcus horikoshii is a hyperthermophilic
archaeon isolated from a hydrothermal vent at the Okinawa
Trough. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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