Electron-bifurcation and fluoride efflux systems in Acetobacterium spp. drive defluorination of perfluorinated unsaturated carboxylic acids
Y. Yu, F. Xu, W. Zhao, C. Thoma, S. Che, J. E. Richman, B. Jin, Y. Zhu, Y. Xing, L. Wackett, Y. Men
This study identifies electron-bifurcation and fluoride efflux systems in Acetobacterium spp. that enable reductive defluorination of PFAS, supported by biochemical and structural evidence.
bioRxiv · Dec 13, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology