ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Chlostridium rectum
;
Chlorobenzene
;
HCH conversion
;
Stickland reaction
;
ATP synthesis
;
Dechlorination
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Clostridium rectum strain S-17 converts γ-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH) related compounds to chlorobenzenes. The metabolites from γ-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexene and γ-1,3,4,5,6-pentachlorocyclohexene are identified as 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene and 1,4-dichlorobenzene, respectively. ATP synthesis, converting these chlorinated compounds, is observed in the cell suspension of C. rectum as indicated by luciferase-luciferin reaction and phosphorylation of 32P-labeled phosphate. These observation lead to the conclusion that HCH and related compounds serve as artificial electron acceptors of the Stickland reaction, and therefore, the reductive dechlorination is associated with ATP synthesis.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00411180
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