Aromatic hydrocarbon degradation by Sphingomonas yanoikuyae B1

Zylstra, GJ; Kim, E

HERO ID

1487037

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1997

Language

English

PMID

26601331

HERO ID 1487037
In Press No
Year 1997
Title Aromatic hydrocarbon degradation by Sphingomonas yanoikuyae B1
Authors Zylstra, GJ; Kim, E
Journal Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Volume 19
Issue 5-6
Page Numbers 5-6
Abstract B1 is able to grow on a wide variety of aromatic compounds including biphenyl, naphthalene, phenanthrene, toluene, m-, and p-xylene. In addition, the initial enzymes for degradation of biphenyl have the ability to metabolize a wide variety of different polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The catabolic pathways for the degradation of both the monocyclic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are intertwined, joining together at the level of (methyl)benzoate and catechol. Both upper branches of the catabolic pathways are induced when S. yanoikuyae B1 is grown on either class of compound. An analysis of the genes involved in the degradation of these aromatic compounds reveals that at least six operons are involved. The genes are not arranged in discrete pathway units but are combined in groups with genes for the degradation of both classes of compounds in the same operon. Genes for multiple dioxygenases are present perhaps explaining the ability of S. yanoikuyae B1 to grow on a wide variety of aromatic compounds.
Doi 10.1038/sj.jim.2900475
Pmid 26601331
Wosid WOS:000071252700014
Is Certified Translation No
Dupe Override No
Conference Location New Orleans, LA
Conference Name 96th Annual General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology
Conference Date May 19-24, 1996
Is Public Yes
Language Text English
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