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Fungal transformation of naphthalene

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Eighty-six species of fungi belonging to sixty-four genera were examined for their ability to metabolize naphthalene. Analysis by thin-layer and high pressure liquid chromatography revealed that naphthalene metabolism occurred in forty-seven species belonging to thirty-four genera from the major fungal taxa. All organisms tested from the order Mucorales oxidized naphthalene with species of Cunninghamella, Syncephalastrum and Mucor showing the greatest activity. Significant metabolism was also observed with Neurospora crassa, Claviceps paspali and four species of Psilocybe. The predominant metabolite formed by most organisms was 1-naphthol. Other products identified were, 4-hydroxy-1-tetralone, trans-1,2-dihydroxy-1,2-dihydronaphthalene, 2-naphthol, 1,2-and 1,4-naphthoquinone.

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    Carl E. Cerniglia, Richard L. Hebert, Paul J. Szaniszlo & David T. Gibson

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Cerniglia, C.E., Hebert, R.L., Szaniszlo, P.J. et al. Fungal transformation of naphthalene. Arch. Microbiol. 117, 135–143 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00402301

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