Channeling C1 Metabolism toward S-Adenosylmethionine-Dependent Conversion of Estrogens to Androgens in Estrogen-Degrading Bacteria
Estrogens comprise a group of related hormones occurring in predominantly female vertebrates, with endocrine disrupting and carcinogenic potential. Microbial biodegradation of estrogens is essential for their elimination from surface waters and wastewater. Aerobic bacteria employ oxygenases for the...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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American Society for Microbiology
2020-08-01
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| Series: | mBio |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.01259-20 |