Isolation of phenol-degrading Bacillus stearothermophilus and partial characterization of the phenol hydroxylase |
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| Authors: | G Gurujeyalakshmi P Oriel |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Microbiology and Public Health, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824-1101. |
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| Abstract: | Bacillus stearothermophilus BR219, isolated from river sediment, degraded phenol at levels to 15 mM at a rate of 0.85 mumol/h (4 x 10(6) cells). The solubilized phenol hydroxylase was NADH dependent, exhibited a 55 degrees C temperature optimum for activity, and was not inhibited by 0.5 mM phenol. |
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