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Title: Cloning, sequencing, and expression of isopropylbenzene degradation genes from Pseudomonas sp. strain JR1: Identification of isopropylbenzene dioxygenase that mediates trichloroethene oxidation

Journal Article · · Applied and Environmental Microbiology
OSTI ID:518248
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  1. Georg-August-Universitaet Goettingen (Germany)

Trichloroethene, a widely used organic solvent and degreasing agent is a frequently detected groundwater contaminants and a potential health hazard. Extensive efforts have been made to document the biodegradation of TCE by bacteria. This study reports on the cloning and sequencing of a 7.6-kb EcoRI-XbaI fragment of Pseudomonas sp. JR1 containing the genes for the conversion of isopropylbenzene to 3-IPC. 46 refs., 5 figs., 3 tabs.

OSTI ID:
518248
Journal Information:
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 62, Issue 11; Other Information: PBD: Nov 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English