Phylogenetic diversity of dimethylsulfoniopropionate-dependent demethylase gene dmdA in distantly related bacteria isolated from Arctic and Antarctic marine environments
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DOI: 10.1007/s13131-019-1393-7
Abstract: Dimethylsulfoniopropionate (DMSP) is mainly produced by marine phytoplankton as an osmolyte, antioxidant, predator deterrent, or cryoprotectant. DMSP is also an important carbon and sulfur source for marine bacteria. Bacteria may metabolize DMSP via the demethylation… read more here.
Keywords: marine; demethylase gene; gene dmda; isolated arctic ... See more keywords