Hexabromocyclododecanes Are Dehalogenated by CYP168A1 from <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> Strain HS9
Ling Huang, Weiwei Wang, Giulio Zanaroli, Ping Xu, Hongzhi Tang
Abstract
Hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs) are environmental pollutants that are widely used in industry. In this study, we identified and characterized a novel key dehalogenase, CYP168A1, that is responsible for HBCD degradation from Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain HS9. This study provides new insights into understanding biodegradation of HBCDs.
Topics & Concepts
Pseudomonas aeruginosaStrain (injury)MicrobiologyPseudomonadalesPseudomonadaceaePseudomonasEnvironmental chemistryChemistryBiologyBacteriaGeneticsAnatomyToxic Organic Pollutants ImpactMicrobial bioremediation and biosurfactantsChemical Reactions and Isotopes