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Degradation of o-nitrophenol and m-nitrophenol by a Pseudomonas putida

Journal Article · · J. Agric. Food Chem.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jf00122a015· OSTI ID:6094925
A Pseudomonas putida strain that grew on o-nitrophenol (ONP) and m-nitrophenol (MNP) as sole sources of carbon and nitrogen was isolated from soil. The microorganism was unable to metabolize p-nitrophenol. Growing and resting cells of P. putida degraded ONP releasing nitrite and MNP releasing ammonium. Enzymes involved in the metabolism of ONP or MNP were inducible by ONP or MNP, respectively. ONP was degradable in a cell-free system. The initial enzyme converted ONP to catechol and nitrite. The enzyme required NADPH as a coenzyme and its specific activity was 15 ..mu..mol min/sup -1/ (g of protein)/sup -1/. Catechol was further degraded through the ortho-cleavage pathway to ..beta..-ketoadipic acid. Attempts to demonstrate the degradation of MNP in a cell-free system failed and the pathway of the MNP metabolism remains unknown. 25 references, 3 figures, 5 tables.
Research Organization:
Environmental Quality Inst., Beltsville, MD
OSTI ID:
6094925
Journal Information:
J. Agric. Food Chem.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Agric. Food Chem.; (United States) Vol. 32:2; ISSN JAFCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English