title: Metabolism of 3-methylindole by a methanogenic consortium.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg 24061.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Gu
authors.forename: D F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Berry
mesh_terms: D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D019605:Euryarchaeota / Q000378:metabolism*; D005285:Fermentation; D006900:Hydroxylation; D012862:Skatole / Q000378:metabolism*; D012988:Soil Microbiology
chemical_list: D012862:Skatole