A methylotrophic origin of methanogenesis and early divergence of anaerobic multicarbon alkane metabolism
Yinzhao Wang, Gunter Wegener, Tom A. Williams, Ruize Xie, Jialin Hou, Chen Tian, Yu Zhang, Fengping Wang, Xiang Xiao
Abstract
Phylogenomic analyses reveal the origin and evolution of anaerobic alkane metabolism in the domain Archaea.
Topics & Concepts
MethanogenesisArchaeaAnaerobic exerciseBiologyAlkaneEcologyEvolutionary biologyMethaneGeneBiochemistryPhysiologyCatalysisMethane Hydrates and Related PhenomenaMicrobial bioremediation and biosurfactantsHydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis