Genetics Advances in Upper Catabolic Pathways of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Degradation by Bacteria
- VernacularTitle:细菌降解多环芳烃上游途径的遗传学研究进展
- Author:
Chunyang ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Biodegradation, Enzymes, Gene clusters, Horizontal gene transfer
- From:
Microbiology
1992;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread environmental pollutants with high toxicity. It is a potent way to remove these pollutions by microbe degradation and conversion, and many bacteria have been found performing this function. Here the bacterial catabolic enzymes and genes participating in upper pathway of PAHs degradation were revealed, the genetic properties were illuminated, and the gene evolution of PAHs catabolism was further discussed. It would contribute to elucidating PAHs degrading mechanisms in bacteria and provide theoretical evidence for achieving efficient bioremediation.
