Physiology of aliphatic hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms

被引:141
作者
Watkinson, Robert J. [1 ]
Morgan, Philip [1 ]
机构
[1] Shell Res Ltd, Sittingbourne Res Ctr, Sittingbourne ME9 8AG, Kent, England
关键词
aliphatic hydrocarbons; alkanes; alkenes; biodegradation; metabolism;
D O I
10.1007/BF00058828
中图分类号
Q81 [生物工程学(生物技术)]; Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;
摘要
This paper reviews aspects of the physiology and biochemistry of the microbial biodegradation of alkanes larger than methane, alkenes and alkynes with particular emphasis upon recent developments. Subject areas discussed include: substrate uptake; metabolic pathways for alkenes and straight and branched-chain alkanes; the genetics and regulation of pathways; co-oxidation of aliphatic hydrocarbons; the potential for anaerobic aliphatic hydrocarbon degradation; the potential deployment of aliphatic hydrocarbon-degrading microorganisms in biotechnology.
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页数:14
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