Oxidative Stress Response in Archaea

Dear Colleagues,

Archaea are globally distributed microbes, distinct from bacteria, which have shed light on the origins of the eukaryotic cell based on discovery of Lokiarchaeota and other members of the Asgard superphylum. Archaea have deep roots in methanogenesis, an oxygen-sensitive form of carbon and energy metabolism yet are best known for their ability to thrive in extreme conditions, including those that promote extensive oxidative damage such as extreme acid, heavy metals, desiccation, UV exposure, and hypersalinity. Not all archaea are extremophiles, including members of the human microbiome and the Earth’s largest biome, the ocean. Yet archaea, even in these mild conditions, are battling oxidative stress. While oxygen sensitivity appears deeply rooted in the origins of Archaea through methanogenesis, certain members of this domain of life thrive in some of the most oxidizing conditions on this planet. This apparent array of mechanisms used by Archaea to respond to oxidative stress combined with their evolutionary relationship within the tree of life make the study of Archaea ideal to advance knowledge of the origins and mechanisms of how cells respond to oxidative stress. This Special Issue is dedicated to “Oxidative Stress Responses in Archaea”. Colleagues are cordially invited to contribute original research papers or reviews to this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Julie A. Maupin-Furlow
Prof. Dr. Jocelyne DiRuggiero
Guest Editor

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