Mechanisms of degradation by white rot fungi
Journal Article
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· Environmental Health Perspectives
- Utah State Univ., Logan, UT (United States)
White rot fungi use a variety of mechanisms to accomplish the complete degradation of lignin and a wide variety of environmental pollutants. Both oxidative and reductive reactions are required for the metabolism of both lignin and environmental pollutants. The fungi secrete a family of peroxidases to catalyze both direct and indirect oxidation of chemicals. The peroxidases can also catalyze reductions using electron donors to generate reductive radicals. A cell-surface membrane potential can also be used to reduce chemicals such as TNT. 19 refs., 2 figs.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 486415
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9304308-; ISSN 0091-6765; TRN: 97:000705-0012
- Journal Information:
- Environmental Health Perspectives, Vol. 103, Issue Suppl.5; Conference: Biodegradation: its role in reducing toxicity and exposure to environmental contaminants conference, Research Triangle Park, NC (United States), 23-26 Apr 1993; Other Information: PBD: Jun 1995
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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