Fungal cleaning crew: Chemists determine the structure of an enzyme that breaks down dyes

  • Fungal cleaning crew: Chemists determine the structure of an enzyme that breaks down dyes - Fungi serve as a kind of natural cleaning crew for the ecosystem. They form enzymes that can degrade hazardous substances, converting natural as well as human-made toxins into harmless compounds. For instance, they can help to break down synthetic dyes, which accumulate in great amounts during the production of textiles.(10.1074/jbc.M112.400176)

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