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Detoxification of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Final report, 1 June 1984-30 November 1986

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6336097

The research support by ARO contract 21288-LS entitled Detoxification of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors resulted in the cloning and partial sequence of two opd genes from Pseudomonas diminuta and Flavobacterium species. It has been possible to isolate the enzyme in association with a small membrane fraction and initiate an evaluation of the organophosphate hydrolase. Collaborative interactions with research scientists at the Chemical Defense Research Command have suggested that the Pseudomonas species is competent to degrade selected types of biological neurotoxins.

Research Organization:
Texas A and M Univ., College Station (USA). Research Foundation
OSTI ID:
6336097
Report Number(s):
AD-A-181142/1/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English