A brief review of microbial arsenate respiration

In this review, we summarize the important recent findings relating to arsenate respi-ration by bacteria. A brief discussion of freshwater arsenic cycling is provided, with attention placed on the microbial contributions to this cycle. The basic evidence for microbial growth on arsenate is presented...

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Published in:Geomicrobiology journal 1998-10, Vol.15 (4), p.255-268
Main Authors: Newman, Dianne K., Ahmann, Dianne, Morel, François M. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
arsenate respiration
arsenic
biochemistry
biogeochemistry
biomineralization
mobilization
physiology
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Summary:In this review, we summarize the important recent findings relating to arsenate respi-ration by bacteria. A brief discussion of freshwater arsenic cycling is provided, with attention placed on the microbial contributions to this cycle. The basic evidence for microbial growth on arsenate is presented for studies with both consortia and isolates, followed by a summary of the physiology and phytogeny of four arsenate-respiring bac-teria: Chrysiogenes arsenatis strain BAL-1 T , Desulfotomaculum auripigmentum strain OREX-4, Sulfurospirillum arsenophilus strain MIT-13, and S. barnesii strain SES-3. Drawing on biochemical studies of the arsenate reductasefrom S. barnesii strain SES-3, a preliminary model for growth on arsenate is proposed. We conclude with a discussion of the importance of microbial arsenate reduction in the environment.
ISSN:0149-0451
1521-0529
DOI:10.1080/01490459809378082