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Organotin decomposition by pyochelin, secreted by Pseudomonas aeruginosa even in an iron-sufficient environment

Authors :
Guo-Xin Sun
Wen-Qiang Zhou
Jian-Jiang Zhong
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Sept, 2006, Vol. 72 Issue 9, 6411-6413
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The decomposition of triphenyltin chloride (TPT) by Pseudomonas aeruginosa is investigated. It is observed that the microorganism secretes pyochelin (PCH) as the organotin-decomposing factor, even in the presence of 100 muM of iron.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
72
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.154358433