Published February 1999 | Version v1
Journal article

Oxidation of inorganic sulfur compounds : chemical and enzymatic reactions

Creators

  • 1. Manitoba Univ., Dept. of Microbiology, Winnipeg, MB (Canada)

Description

A study was conducted to obtain a better understanding of the mechanism of inorganic sulfur oxidation by microorganisms, particularly thiobacilli. Microbial oxidation of inorganic sulfur is governed by chemical and enzymatic reactions. The proposed oxidation pathway was described. The oxidation of different inorganic sulfur compounds was dissected and analyzed by the use of inhibitors for specific enzymes and catalyzed reactions. The simplest situation was for the oxidation of sulfide and sulfur. 44 refs., 16 figs

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Canadian Journal of Microbiology
Journal Volume
45
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 97-105
ISSN
0008-4166
CODEN
CJMIAZ

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
30041924
Subject category
S37: INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY; S02: PETROLEUM;
Descriptors DEI
CATALYSTS; CHEMICAL REACTIONS; ENZYME ACTIVITY; MICROORGANISMS; OXIDATION; SULFUR
Descriptors DEC
CHEMICAL REACTIONS; ELEMENTS; NONMETALS

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Notes
Abstract in English and French.
Funding organization
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, ON (Canada)