Abstract
The transcriptome of RDX (hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine)-degrading strain Gordonia sp. strain KTR9 and its glnR mutant were studied as a function of nitrogen availability to further investigate the observed ammonium-mediated inhibition of RDX degradation. The results indicate that nitrogen availability is a major determinant of RDX degradation and xplA gene expression in KTR9.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Actinomycetales / genetics
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Actinomycetales / metabolism*
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Biotransformation
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Gene Deletion
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Gene Expression Profiling
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Nitrogen / metabolism*
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / metabolism
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Trans-Activators / genetics
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Triazines / metabolism*
Substances
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Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
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Trans-Activators
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Triazines
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Nitrogen
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