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Benzylsuccinate synthase

Benzylsuccinate synthase (bssA) is the key enzyme that attacks methyl groups on aromatic rings.  It is therefore a key enzyme for anaerobic oxidation of toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene, but not benzene.  


bssA is utilized by a variety of bacteria, including:


  • Denitrifiers (Nitrate-Reducing Bacteria) such as Azoarcus and Thauera species.

  • Iron-Reducing Bacteria (IRB): such as Geobacter spp.

  • Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria (SRB): such as Desulfatibacillum and Desulfoglaeba.


Micronovo's BSS target uses a complex primer design that measures bssA abundance across this wide variety of bacteria utilising anaerobic-oxidising pathways for toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene degradation. 

Benzylsuccinate synthase (bssA) is the key enzyme that attacks methyl groups on aromatic rings.  It is therefore a key enzyme for anaerobic oxidation of toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene, but not benzene.  


bssA is utilized by a variety of bacteria, including:


  • Denitrifiers (Nitrate-Reducing Bacteria) such as Azoarcus and Thauera species.

  • Iron-Reducing Bacteria (IRB): such as Geobacter spp.

  • Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria (SRB): such as Desulfatibacillum and Desulfoglaeba.


Micronovo's BSS target uses a complex primer design that measures bssA abundance across this wide variety of bacteria utilising anaerobic-oxidising pathways for toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene degradation. 

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