Rational design of disulfide bonds to increase thermostability of Rhodococcus opacus catechol 1,2 dioxygenase
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DOI: 10.1002/bit.28808
Abstract: Catechol 1,2 dioxygenase is a versatile enzyme with several potential applications. However, due to its low thermostability, its industrial potential is not being met. In this study, the thermostability of a mesophilic catechol 1,2 dioxygenase… read more here.
Keywords: rhodococcus opacus; design disulfide; thermostability; catechol dioxygenase ... See more keywords
Biodegradation of naphthenic acids: identification of Rhodococcus opacus R7 genes as molecular markers for environmental monitoring and their application in slurry microcosms
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-020-10378-5
Abstract: Nowadays, the increase of the unconventional oil deposit exploitation and the amount of oil sands process-affected waters (OSPW) in tailing ponds emerges the importance of developing bio-monitoring strategies for the restoration of these habitats. The… read more here.
Keywords: bio monitoring; rhodococcus opacus; naphthenic acids; gene ... See more keywords
Batch degradation of trichloroethylene using oleaginous Rhodococcus opacus in a two-phase partitioning bioreactor and kinetic study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biteb.2020.100437
Abstract: Abstract In the present study, we present the biodegradation of trichloroethylene (TCE) for the first time using pure bacterial strain of Rhodococcus opacus PD630. TCE utilized as the sole carbon substrate by R. opacus in… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; phase; partitioning bioreactor; two phase ... See more keywords
Bioconversion of renewable feedstocks by Rhodococcus opacus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.copbio.2019.08.013
Abstract: The production of fuels and chemicals from renewable feedstocks is necessary for a fossil fuel independent economy. Lignin and other industrial wastes represent sustainable, non-food feedstocks that can be tapped for microbe-based bioproduction. Rhodococcus opacus… read more here.
Keywords: renewable feedstocks; bioconversion renewable; feedstocks rhodococcus; rhodococcus opacus ... See more keywords
Simultaneous polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon degradation and lipid accumulation by Rhodococcus opacus for potential biodiesel production
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2017.02.009
Abstract: Abstract Biomass gasification effluent primarily contains polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) generated during wet scrubbing of synthetic gas. These PAHs are toxic, mutagenic, carcinogenic and teratogenic, which, therefore, need to be removed prior to their release… read more here.
Keywords: potential biodiesel; biodiesel; lipid accumulation; rhodococcus opacus ... See more keywords
Transcriptomic analysis of Rhodococcus opacus R7 grown on polyethylene by RNA-seq
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-00525-x
Abstract: Plastic waste management has become a global issue. Polyethylene (PE) is the most abundant synthetic plastic worldwide, and one of the most resistant to biodegradation. Indeed, few bacteria can degrade polyethylene. In this paper, the… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; transcriptomic analysis; rhodococcus opacus; rna seq ... See more keywords
Effect of Rhodococcus opacus PD630 on selenium phytoremediation by Brassica oleracea
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DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2024.2311725
Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of microbial-enhanced Brassica oleracea for the phytoremediation of seleniferous soils. The effect of selenite (Se(IV)) and selenate (Se(VI)) on B. oleracea (1–100 mg.L−1) was examined… read more here.
Keywords: rhodococcus opacus; effect; opacus; brassica oleracea ... See more keywords
An Assessment of the Degradation Potential and Genomic Insights Towards Hydroxylated Biphenyls by Rhodococcus opacus Strain KT112-7
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DOI: 10.2174/0113892029319746240812051356
Abstract: Background Hydroxylated biphenyls are currently recognized as secondary pollutants that are hazardous to animals and humans. Bacterial degradation is the most effective method for the degradation of hydroxylated biphenyls. Several strains capable of degrading polychlorinated… read more here.
Keywords: rhodococcus opacus; degradation; hydroxylated biphenyls; opacus strain ... See more keywords
Study on the Enrichment of the Main Active Components in Rhodococcus opacus PD630 Cell-Free Supernatant for the Degradation of Aflatoxin B1, the Degradation Products, and the Underlying Mechanisms
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DOI: 10.3390/foods14213772
Abstract: Due to the high toxicity and widespread distribution of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), there is significant interest in efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly microbial degradation methods. Rhodococcus opacus PD630 cell-free supernatant (RCFS) shows excellent activity in… read more here.
Keywords: rcfs; rhodococcus opacus; degradation; active components ... See more keywords