Pseudomonas extremeustralis: a review of its properties and general characteristics

Pseudomonas extremaustralis: una revisión de sus propiedades y características generales

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Bejarano Carrasquilla, M. F., Urrego Caro, L. C. ., & Estupiñán Torres, S. M. (2025). Pseudomonas extremeustralis: a review of its properties and general characteristics. Revista Nova, 23(44), 183-201. https://doi.org/10.22490/24629448.99
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María Fernanda Bejarano Carrasquilla
Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca
    https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6280-5371

    Laura Camila Urrego Caro
    Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca
      https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9105-3066

      Sandra Mónica Estupiñán Torres
      Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca
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        https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6937-4567

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        This study aims to synthesize and analyze the available information on
        Pseudomonas extremaustralis, a psychrotrophic bacterium isolated from Antarctica, known for its ability to adapt to extreme environmental conditions and its potential in bioremediation. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using the PRISMA method across databases such as ScienceDirect, Embase, PubMed, the National Library of Medicine (NLM), and Google Scholar. The inclusion criteria were original articles published after 2019 that mentioned the bacterium Pseudomonas
        extremaustralis.

        Pseudomonas extremaustralis exhibits remarkable metabolic flexibility, allowing it to thrive in environments with low temperatures and high concentrations of contaminants. Its ability to acquire genes through horizontal transfer grants it resistance to heavy metals and hydrocarbons, while its biofilm formation enhances the degradation of these compounds. Additionally, it synthesizes reserve polymers like polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), which are crucial for its survival in adverse environments.

        In conclusion, Pseudomonas extremaustralis is a highly adaptable and versatile microorganism with potential applications in the bioremediation of contaminated environments. Its capacity to degrade pollutants and withstand extreme conditions makes it a valuable tool for mitigating environmental contamination and an ideal model for studying microbial adaptation.

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