Yaochun Yu

This study identifies laccase-coding genes in human gut microbiomes and demonstrates their ability to degrade fluorinated compounds from food and industry.

The paper develops an enzyme-level benchmark using bacterial laccases to predict the biotransformation of trace organic contaminants in water.

This study investigates the biodefluorination of chlorinated polyfluorocarboxylic acids by Acetobacterium species, identifying defluorination pathways and enzyme requirements.

The paper identifies chemical and amino acid features predictive of arylamidase biotransformation of micropollutants using machine learning and enzyme characterization.

This study identifies electron-bifurcation and fluoride efflux systems in Acetobacterium spp. that enable reductive defluorination of PFAS, supported by biochemical and structural evidence.

This study identifies substrate promiscuity in DEET hydrolases from stream biofilms exposed to treated wastewater, showing broad enzymatic activity across multiple contaminants.