Pseudomonas extremaustralis: Una revisión de sus propiedades y características generales

María Fernanda Bejarano Carrasquilla; Laura Camila  Urrego Caro; Sandra Mónica  Estupiñán Torres

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Vol. 23 No. 44 (2025): 1.

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Pseudomonas extremaustralis: a review of its properties and general characteristics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22490/24629448.9973

María Fernanda Bejarano Carrasquilla Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca

Laura Camila Urrego Caro Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca

Sandra Mónica Estupiñán Torres Universidad Colegio Mayor de Cundinamarca

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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 abili- ty to adapt to extreme environmental conditions and its potential in bioremediation. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using the PRISMA methodology, drawing from databases such as ScienceDirect, Embase, PubMed, the National Library of Medicine (NLM), and Google Scholar. Inclusion criteria were original articles published after 2019 that referenced Pseudomonas extremaustralis.

Pseudomonas extremaustralis exhibits remarkable metabolic flexibility, allowing it to thrive in environments characterized by low temperatures and high concentrations of contaminants. Its ability to acquire genes through horizontal gene transfer confers resistance to heavy metals and hydrocarbons, while its capacity for biofilm formation enhances the degradation of these compounds. Additionally, it synthesizes reserve polymers such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), which are crucial for its survival under adverse conditions.

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

keywords: bacterial genome, biodegradation, biofilms, drug resistance bacterial, environmental, Pseudomas

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