Fungal transformation of naphthalene

Cerniglia, CE; Hebert, RL; Szaniszlo, PJ; Gibson, DT

HERO ID

32788

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1978

Language

English

PMID

678019

HERO ID 32788
In Press No
Year 1978
Title Fungal transformation of naphthalene
Authors Cerniglia, CE; Hebert, RL; Szaniszlo, PJ; Gibson, DT
Journal Archives of Microbiology
Volume 117
Issue 2
Page Numbers 135-143
Abstract Eighty-six species of fungi belonging to sixty-four genera were examined for their ability to metabolize naphthalene. Analysis by thin-layer and high pressure liquid chromatography revealed that naphthalene metabolism occurred in forty-seven species belonging to thirty-four genera from the major fungal taxa. All organisms tested from the order Mucorales oxidized naphthalene with species of Cunninghamella, Syncephalastrum and Mucor showing the greatest activity. Significant metabolism was also observed with Neurospora crassa, Claviceps paspali and four species of Psilocybe. The predominant metabolite formed by most organisms was 1-naphthol. Other products identified were, 4-hydroxy-1-tetralone, trans-1,2-dihydroxy-1,2-dihydronaphthalene, 2-naphthol, 1,2-and 1,4-naphthoquinone.
Doi 10.1007/BF00402301
Pmid 678019
Wosid WOS:A1978FD66700004
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Comments Arch. Microbiol. 117: 135-143.
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Language Text English
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