Novel Cobamide Structure May Hold Clues for More Effective Biological Degradation of Chlorinated Compounds

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Researchers at the University of Tennessee have discovered a crucial compound that helps specific bacteria degrade pollutants like tetrachloroethene (PCE). This compound, called purinyl-cobamide, assists enzymes during degradation reactions.

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