Genomic and transcriptomic studies of an RDX (hexahydro-1,3,5-trinitro-1,3,5-triazine)-degrading actinobacterium

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2012 Nov;78(21):7798-800. doi: 10.1128/AEM.02120-12. Epub 2012 Aug 24.

Abstract

Whole-genome sequencing, transcriptomic analyses, and metabolic reconstruction were used to investigate Gordonia sp. strain KTR9's ability to catabolize a range of compounds, including explosives and steroids. Aspects of this mycolic acid-containing actinobacterium's catabolic potential were experimentally verified and compared with those of rhodococci and mycobacteria.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Base Sequence
  • Biodegradation, Environmental
  • DNA, Bacterial / analysis*
  • Explosive Agents / metabolism*
  • Genome, Bacterial*
  • Gordonia Bacterium / classification
  • Gordonia Bacterium / genetics*
  • Gordonia Bacterium / metabolism*
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Mycobacteriaceae / metabolism
  • Rhodococcus / metabolism
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Transcriptome*
  • Triazines / metabolism*

Substances

  • DNA, Bacterial
  • Explosive Agents
  • Triazines
  • cyclonite

Associated data

  • GENBANK/CP002112
  • GENBANK/CP002907
  • GENBANK/CP002908
  • GENBANK/CP002909