Anaerobic degradation of phenol via carboxylation to 4-hydroxybenzoate: in vitro study of isotope exchange between 14CO2 and 4-hydroxybenzoate |
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Authors: | Andreas Tschech Georg Fuchs |
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Institution: | (1) Angewandte Mikrobiologie, Universität Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg, D-7900 Ulm, Germany |
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Abstract: | Extracts of denitrifying bacteria grown anaerobically with phenol and nitrate catalyzed an isotope exchange between 14CO2 and the carboxyl group of 4-hydroxybenzoate. This exchange reaction is ascribed to a novel enzyme, phenol carboxylase, initiating the anaerobic degradation of phenol by para-carboxylation to 4-hydroxybenzoate. Some properties of this enzyme were determined by studying the isotope exchange reaction. Phenol carboxylase was rapidly inactivated by oxygen; strictly anoxic conditions were essential for preserving enzyme activity. The exchange reaction specifically was catalyzed with 4-hydroxybenzoate but not with other aromatic acids. Only the carboxyl group was exchanged; U-14C]phenol was not exchanged with the aromatic ring of 4-hydroxybenzoate. Exchange activity depended on Mn2+ and inorganic phosphate and was not inhibited by avidin. Ortho-phosphate could not be substituted by organic phosphates nor by inorganic anions; arsenate had no effect. The pH optimum was between pH 6.5–7.0. The specific activity was 100 nmol 14CO2 exchange · min-1 · mg-1 protein. Phenol grown cells contained 4-hydroxybenzoyl CoA synthetase activity (40 nmol · min-1 · mg-1 protein). The possible role of phenol carboxylase and 4-hydroxybenzoyl CoA synthetase in anaerobic phenol metabolism is discussed. |
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Keywords: | Anaerobic degradation Aromatic compounds Phenol 4-Hydroxybenzoate Carboxylation Pseudomonas sp |
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