Chemolithoheterotrophy: Means to Higher Growth Yields from this Widespread Metabolic Trait
Date
2018-04-16Author
Boden, Rich
Hutt, LP
Subject
Chemolithoheterotrophy Sulfur metabolism Polythionates Energy conservation Bioenergetics
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Chemolithoheterotrophy is a mixed metabolic mode in which heterotrophic growth is augmented by energy conserved from the oxidation of an inorganic electron donor such as thiosulfate or sulfide (or from sulfide moieties in methylated sulfur species). This results in an increased specific molar growth yield and a more efficient uptake of carbon from the carbon source, which can lead to more efficient biomass or product formation or more efficient degradation of pollutants etc. In this chapter we discuss the potential for harnessing this metabolic trait in biotechnology with critical evaluation of studies thus far.
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Publisher
Springer
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
Edition
2018
Editor
Rojo F
Series
Handbook of Hydrocarbon and Lipid Metabolism
Volume
Aerobic Utilization of Hydrocarbons, Oils and Lipids.
Pagination
32 1-25
Parent title
Aerobic Utilization of Hydrocarbons, Oils and Lipids. Handbook of Hydrocarbon and Lipid Microbiology.
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