Metagenome-Assembled Genomes and Metatranscriptome Analysis of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate-Reducing Bacteria Enriched From Activated Sludge.

ABSTRACT: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exhibit a widespread distribution across diverse global ecosystems throughout their lifecycle, posing substantial risks to human health. The persistence of PFAS makes biodegradation a challenging yet environmentally friendly solution for their treatment. In the authors' previous study, a bacterial consortium capable of reducing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) was successfully enriched from activated sludge. This study aimed to investigate the array of genes associated with PFOS reduction via biosorption and biotransformation to elucidate the metabolic pathways. Two metagenome-assembled genomes (MAGs) based on 16S rRNA sequences that share 99.86% and 97.88% similarity with Hyphomicrobium denitrificans and Paracoccus yeei, respectively were obtaine

SUBMITTER: Sorn S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11962240 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature