The explosive-degrading cytochrome P450 system is highly conserved among strains of rhodococcus spp.

Seth-Smith, H.M.B., Edwards, J., Rosser, S.J., Rathbone, D.A. and Bruce, N.C. (2008) The explosive-degrading cytochrome P450 system is highly conserved among strains of rhodococcus spp. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 74(14), pp. 4550-4552. (doi: 10.1128/AEM.00391-08)

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Abstract

Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX) is a widely used explosive and a serious environmental pollutant. Nineteen strains of Rhodococcus spp. capable of utilizing RDX as the sole nitrogen source have been isolated. The cytochrome P450 system XplA-XplB, which is responsible for RDX breakdown, is present in 18 of these strains

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Rosser, Professor Susan
Authors: Seth-Smith, H.M.B., Edwards, J., Rosser, S.J., Rathbone, D.A., and Bruce, N.C.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Molecular Biosciences
Journal Name:Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publisher:American Society for Microbiology
ISSN:0099-2240
ISSN (Online):1098-5336
Published Online:16 May 2008

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