Bacterial scission of ether bonds (original) (raw)

The paper investigates the bacterial scission of ether bonds, highlighting their resistance to biodegradation and the implications for environmental pollutants, particularly in relation to lignin and synthetic compounds. It reviews the effectiveness of indigenous microflora in degrading these pollutants, detailing the biochemical mechanisms involved in ether bond cleavage and addressing the challenges in examining these processes. Furthermore, it presents the complexities of microbial ether scission and suggests areas for future research and enzyme engineering.