Genetic and immunochemical characterization of thiocyanate-degrading bacteria in lake water.

ABSTRACT: Natural aquatic and soil samples were screened for the presence of thiocyanate-degrading bacteria. Using thiocyanate supplementation, we established an enrichment culture containing such bacteria from lake water. The dominant bacteria had the scnC-LS5 gene encoding thiocyanate hydrolase, which was closely related to the enzyme found previously in Thiobacillus thioparus THI115 isolated from activated sludge.

SUBMITTER: Yamasaki M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC126699 | biostudies-literature | 2002 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature