Pathway and molecular mechanisms for malachite green biodegradation in Exiguobacterium sp. MG2.

Malachite green (MG), N-methylated diaminotriphenylmethane, is one of the most common dyes in textile industry and has also been used as an effective antifungal agent. However, due to its negative impact on the environment and carcinogenic effects to mammalian cells, there is a significant interest...

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Main Authors: Ji'ai Wang, Feng Gao, Zhongzhong Liu, Min Qiao, Xuemei Niu, Ke-Qin Zhang, Xiaowei Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3522578?pdf=render