Abstract
Lindane was degraded by Escherichia coli isolated from rat feces. About 10% of the added lindane was metabolized by the bacterium in Trypticase soy broth containing the pesticide. A single metabolite, 2,3,4,5,6-pentachloro-1-cyclohexene, was detected and identified by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aerobiosis
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Animals
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Biodegradation, Environmental
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Chemical Phenomena
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Chemistry
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Chromatography, Gas
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Escherichia coli / isolation & purification
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Escherichia coli / metabolism*
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Feces / microbiology
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Hexachlorocyclohexane / metabolism*
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Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated / biosynthesis
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Rats
Substances
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Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated
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Hexachlorocyclohexane