Application of extremophiles Extremophiles are a good source of novel catalysts of great industrial interest.Polymer degrading enzymes like amylases, pullulanases,xylanases,proteases and cellulases would play an important role,e.g. in food,chemical,pharmaceutical,paper, pulp or waste-treatment industries. 。 Membranes of extremophiles may contain surfactants bearing unique stability that can be used in pharmaceutical formulations. Other important innovative products are cyclodextrins,compatible solutes and polyunsaturated fatty acids.Application of extremophiles • Extremophiles are a good source of novel catalysts of great industrial interest. Polymer degrading enzymes like amylases, pullulanases, xylanases, proteases and cellulases would play an important role, e.g. in food, chemical, pharmaceutical, paper, pulp or waste-treatment industries. • Membranes of extremophiles may contain surfactants bearing unique stability that can be used in pharmaceutical formulations. • Other important innovative products are cyclodextrins, compatible solutes and polyunsaturated fatty acids