Biodegradation of plasticizers by Rhodococcus rhodochrous
Abstract Rhodococcus rhodochrous was grown in the presence of one of three plasticizers: bis 2-ethylhexyl adipate (BEHA), dioctyl phthalate (DOP) or dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP). None of the plasticizers were degraded unless another carbon source, such as hexadecane, was also present.
Biodegradation of plasticizers by Rhodococcus rhodochrous
Rhodococcus rhodochrous was grown in the presence of oneof three plasticizers: bis 2-ethylhexyl adipate (BEHA), dioctyl phthalate (DOP) ordioctyl terephthalate (DOTP). None of the plasticizers were degraded unless anothercarbon source, such as hexadecane, was also present.
Biodegradation of plasticizers by Rhodococcus rhodochrous
Rhodococcusrhodochrouswas grownin the presenceof oneof three plasticizers: bis 2-ethylhexyladipate(BEHA), dioctyl phthalate (DOP) or dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP). None of the plasticizers were degraded unless another carbon source, such as hexadecane, was also present.
Relative rates and mechanisms of biodegradation of diester
Di‐ester plasticizers undergo slow degradation resulting in the release of recalcitrant, toxic metabolites in the environment. It is demonstrated here that the first and rate‐limiting step in their co‐metabolism by Rhodococcus rhodochrous is the hydrolysis of one ester bond. This mechanism is different than one proposed earlier for direct
Biodegradation of pharmaceuticals by Rhodococcus rhodochrous
Metabolites from the biodegradation of 1.6-hexanediol dibenzoate, a potential green plasticizer, by Rhodococcus rhodochrous J Mass Spectrom , 44 ( 2009 ) , pp. 662 - 671 CrossRef Google Scholar
- Why do Rhodococci use difficult substrates?
- The ability of rhodococci to utilize difficult substrates also has a physiological basis and a general tolerance to substrates and solvents may be a key factor. High concentrations of hydrocarbons can be present when desulfurizing fuels, and several Rhodococcus strains remain active in a range of solvents [44•].
- Can Rhodococcus be used for bioremediation?
- Rhodococcus are ideal candidates for enhancing the bioremediation of contaminated sites and have proved of immense use for a wide range of biotransformations, such as steroid modifications, enantioselective synthesis and the production of amides from nitriles.
- Does Rhodococcus degrade organic compounds?
- The genus Rhodococcus is a very diverse group of bacteria that possesses the ability to degrade a large number of organic compounds, including some of the most difficult compounds with regard to recalcitrance and toxicity.
- Do Rhodococci degrade nitroaromatic compounds?
- Rhodococci are known to degrade nitroaromatic compounds such as 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (picric acid) to eliminate nitrite from a dihydride Meisenheimer complex [21•]. RDX itself is a high explosive that only rhodococci appear to degrade.
- Do Rhodococcus naphthalene degradative genes dominate nitrile-degrading isolates from deep?
- Rhodococcus naphthalene degradative genes feature prominently in the outcome of experiments. This paper, along with , indicates the extent to which Rhodococcus strains dominate nitrile-degrading isolates from a wide range of locations, including deep-sea sediments.
- Does Rhodococcus corallinus have hydrolytic dehalogenation?
- Hydrolytic dehalogenation is common, however, the s -triazine hydrolase (TrzA) from a Rhodococcus corallinus has limited substrate range and these compounds may be more commonly attacked by P450 oxygenases.
