Pregledni rad

The role of environmental microorganisms in the biodegradation of xenobiotics

Marija Vuković Domanovac orcid.org/0000-0001-5818-7347 ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Fakultet kemijskog inženjerstva i tehnologije, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Katarina Muzica ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Fakultet kemijskog inženjerstva i tehnologije, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Ana Čurić ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Fakultet kemijskog inženjerstva i tehnologije, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Ana Šket ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Fakultet kemijskog inženjerstva i tehnologije, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Monika Šabić Runjavec orcid.org/0000-0002-5040-6995 ; Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Fakultet kemijskog inženjerstva i tehnologije, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Sažetak

As a result of accelerated industrialization, modernization, and growth of the world population,
there is an increased emission of xenobiotics into all components of the environment. Xenobiotics are a numerous
and diverse group of chemical substances that are responsible for extensive environmental pollution and cause
changes in ecosystems. Due to their persistence and resistance in the environment, there is a great need for
environmentally friendly degradation of these xenobiotic compounds. Microbial communities are capable of
degrading a wide range of compounds, which is why they play an important role in the functioning of ecosystems.
Thanks to their high metabolic potential, microorganisms can adapt to new substrates and produce enzymes
responsible for degradation, which can be an effective means of detoxifying the environment. A thorough
knowledge of microorganisms and a better understanding of the metabolic pathways involved in the removal of
xenobiotics will allow the ultimate application of biodegradation.

Ključne riječi

biodegradation, xenobiotics, environmental microorganisms, environmental pollution

Hrčak ID:

307794

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/307794

Datum izdavanja:

31.3.2023.

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