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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Main Authors: Christian Jacoby, Joris Krull, Jennifer Andexer, Nico Jehmlich, Martin von Bergen, Thomas Brüls, Matthias Boll
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2020-08-01
Series:mBio
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.01259-20

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