Metabolic dehalogenation of halomethanes by mercury methylators
Shanquan Wang, Rui Shen, Yi Su, Qihao Li, Ningning Wu, Qihong Lu, Yuxin Sun, Fei Dang, Yue Lu, Laiguo Chen, Deyi Hou, Bi-Xian Mai, Tong Zhang, Rongliang Qiu
This study identifies halomethanes as potential substrates for HgcAB, suggesting their role in the evolution of mercury methylation through metabolic dehalogenation.
bioRxiv · Apr 26, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology