Review article

https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2018.031

Improvement of Bioremediation Efficiency on the Gene Level

Morana Česnik ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Marulićev trg 19, Zagreb, Croatia
Zvjezdana Findrik Blažević orcid.org/0000-0002-5312-8951 ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Marulićev trg 19, Zagreb, Croatia
Marija Vuković Domanovac orcid.org/0000-0001-5818-7347 ; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Marulićev trg 19, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Bioremediation uses the potential of microorganisms for the removal of contaminants from the environment. The metabolic pathways that degrade contaminants into less toxic substances are very complex. Bioremediation mechanisms are studied on the gene level using advanced molecular biology techniques. The gene responsible for the production of a protein that degrades the contaminant can be isolated and introduced into another organism, creating an organism with enhanced bioremediation properties. Scientific research worldwide focuses on genetically engineered microorganisms. However, the greatest obstacle in their application for bioremediation is the legal framework and insufficient knowledge of the consequences of their release into the environment.


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Keywords

bioremediation; contamination removal; microorganisms; proteins; genetic engineering

Hrčak ID:

216022

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/216022

Publication date:

13.2.2019.

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