MICROBIOLOGY Deep-sea secrets of butane metabolism

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关键词: ANAEROBIC OXIDATION;    ELECTRON-TRANSFER;    METHANOGENESIS;    BACTERIA;    METHANE;   

DOI  :  10.1038/539367a

来源: SCIE

【 摘 要 】

Anaerobic microbes have been found to break down the hydrocarbon butane by a pathway with some similarities to anaerobic methane breakdown. Harnessing the butane pathway might enable biofuel generation. SEE ARTICLE P.396

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