Formation and Fate of Bacterial Sulfonates
Abstract
The research objectives were: a. to isolate and characterize bacteria able (i) to utilize sulfonate-sulfur for biosynthesis or (ii) to carry out dissimilative sulfonate reduction, then to assess the physiology and biochemistry of these two different processes. b. to examine the routes of sulfonate-S formation in the simple gliding bacteria that are known to biosynthesize the sulfonate, cysteate, in significant quantities. This report details the progress made during the first year of ONR support of a research project focused on an examination of the formation and degradation of sulfonates by bacteria. Described are findings that both phototrophic bacteria and non- phototrophic ones can metabolize soluble sulfonates such as cysteate, isethionate, and taurine. In some instances the entire organosulfur compound can be utilized (degraded) by one or another bacterium, in other instances only the sulfonate-sulfur is assimilated, the fate of the remainder of the molecule is unknown. Plans for the second year effort on this project are outlined. Keywords: Biodeterioration; Sulfonates; Biodegradation; Sulfonate oxidation; Biocorrosion; Sulfonate reduction; Bacterial; Biotransformation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 05, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA209654
Entities
People
- Edward R. Leadbetter
- Walter Godchaux Iii
Organizations
- University of Connecticut