Biodegradation of indoles

AJITH V KAMATH, C S VAlDYANATHAN

Abstract


Indole and its derivatives form a class of toxic recalcitrant environmental pollutants The pathways for the biodegradation of indoles in microorganisms. plants and animals are discussed in detail various hydroxylation and detoxification reactions of indoles. In these organisms are presented. Studies earned out on toxicity and mutagenicity of indoles are briefly discussed.

Keywords


Indoles; N-aromatic compounds; pollutants.

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