qPCR Target Information
Chloroform reductase (tmrA) gene copies for reductive dechlorination of chloroform to dichloromethane (DCM) and then acetate.
Chloroform reductase, encoded by the tmrA gene, is a specialized enzyme found in certain organohalide-respiring bacteria. It catalyses the reductive dechlorination of chloroform to dichloromethane (DCM), followed by further conversion to acetate under anaerobic conditions. Quantifying tmrA gene copies in environmental samples enables sensitive monitoring of key chloroform-degrading bacteria, helping assess bioremediation progress and optimize conditions for complete detoxification of chloroform and its breakdown products.
Micronovo's high performance AusCF Chloroform degrading culture utilises Chloroform reductase.
Micronovo’s AusCF high performance organo-halide respiring bacteria culture mix contains Dehalobacter UNSWDHB that carry the tmrA gene.