Nitrification is the microbial conversion of reduced forms of nitrogen (N) to nitrate (NO3−),
and in fertilized soils it can lead to substantial N losses via NO3− leaching or nitrous oxide …

Aromatic compounds belong to one of the most widely distributed classes of organic
compounds in nature, and a significant number of xenobiotics belong to this family of …

Lignin is an abundant aromatic polymer found in plant secondary cell walls. In recent years,
lignin has attracted renewed interest as a feedstock for bio-based chemicals via catalytic …

Gram negative bacteria have evolved many mechanisms of attaching to and invading host
epithelial and immune cells. In particular, many outer membrane proteins (OMPs) are …

Alkanes are major constituents of crude oil. They are also present at low concentrations in
diverse non-contaminated because many living organisms produce them as chemo …

Aromatic compounds are ubiquitous in nature; they are the building blocks of abundant
lignin, and constitute a substantial proportion of synthetic chemicals and organic pollutants …

Lignin is a heterogeneous aromatic biopolymer and a major constituent of lignocellulosic
biomass, such as wood and agricultural residues. Despite the high amount of aromatic …

Petroleum-based products are a primary energy source in the industry and daily life. During
the exploration, processing, transport and storage of petroleum and petroleum products …

Treponema pallidum infections occur worldwide causing, among other diseases, syphilis
and yaws. In particular sexually transmitted syphilis is regarded as a re-emerging infectious …

Membrane proteins that transport hydrophobic compounds have important roles in multi-
drug resistance,, and can cause a number of diseases,, underscoring the importance of …