Microbial adaptations towards utilisation of the explosive RDX in soil

Hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine (RDX) is a synthetic toxic explosive compound which was introduced into the environment during the Second World War. Microorganisms have adapted to degrade RDX and the enzymes involved include an unusual cytochrome P450, termed XplA, that is N-terminally-fused...

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Main Author: Sabir, Dana
Published: University of York 2015
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.647077