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. 1992 Aug;58(8):2667–2669. doi: 10.1128/aem.58.8.2667-2669.1992

Metabolism of 3-methylindole by a methanogenic consortium.

J D Gu 1, D F Berry 1
PMCID: PMC195837  PMID: 1514814

Abstract

A methanogenic 3-methylindole (3-MI)-degrading consortium, enriched from wetland soil, completely mineralized 3-MI. Degradation proceeded through an initial hydroxylation reaction forming 3-methyloxindole. The consortium was unable to degrade oxindole or isatin, suggesting a new pathway for 3-MI fermentation.

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