Biodegradation of p-nitrophenol via 1,2,4-benzenetriol by an Arthrobacter sp.

Jain, R K and Dreisbach, J H and Spain, J C (1994) Biodegradation of p-nitrophenol via 1,2,4-benzenetriol by an Arthrobacter sp. Applied and environmental microbiology, 60 (8). pp. 3030-2. ISSN 0099-2240

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Abstract

The degradation of p-nitrophenol (PNP) by Moraxella and Pseudomonas spp. involves an initial monooxygenase-catalyzed removal of the nitro group. The resultant hydroquinone is subject to ring fission catalyzed by a dioxygenase enzyme. We have isolated a strain of an Arthrobacter sp., JS443, capable of degrading PNP with stoichiometric release of nitrite. During induction of the enzymes required for growth on PNP, 1,2,4-benzenetriol was identified as an intermediate by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) and radiotracer studies. 1,2,4-Benzenetriol was converted to maleylacetic acid, which was further degraded by the beta-ketoadipate pathway. Conversion of PNP to 1,2,4-benzenetriol is catalyzed by a monooxygenase system in strain JS443 through the formation of 4-nitrocatechol, 4-nitroresorcinol, or both. Our results clearly indicate the existence of an alternative pathway for the biodegradation of PNP.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to ASM.
Subjects:	Q Science > QR Microbiology
Depositing User:	Dr. K.P.S.Sengar
Date Deposited:	27 Jan 2012 15:36
Last Modified:	27 Jan 2012 15:36
URI:	http://crdd.osdd.net/open/id/eprint/709

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