Metabolism of 3-methylindole by a methanogenic consortium.
A methanogenic 3-methylindole (3-MI)-degrading consortium, enriched from wetland soil, completely mineralized 3-MI. Degradation proceeded through an initial hydroxylation reaction forming 3-methyloxindole. The consortium was unable to degrade oxindole or isatin, suggesting a new pathway for 3-MI fermentation.
Gu
J D
JD
Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061.
Berry
D F
DF
D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D019605:Euryarchaeota / Q000378:metabolism*; D005285:Fermentation; D006900:Hydroxylation; D012862:Skatole / Q000378:metabolism*; D012988:Soil Microbiology
D012862:Skatole