Degradation of Sulfoquinovose (IMAGE)

University of Konstanz

Degradation of Sulfoquinovose

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The picture shows the degradation of sulfoquinovose (SQ) by Escherichia coli to a sulfur-containing intermediate (DHPS), which is excreted. Another bacterium, Desulfovibrio, utilizes this intermediate for anaerobic respiration and produces toxic hydrogen sulfide (H2S).

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Copyright: Daniel Schleheck / <i>Frontiers Microbiology</i> 2018

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