Electron transport in the dissimilatory iron reducer, GS-15

Abstract

Mechanisms for electron transport to Fe(III) were investigated in GS-15, anovel anaerobic microorganism which can obtain energy for growth hy coupling the complete oxidation of organic acids or aromatic compounds to the reduction of Fe(III) to Fe(II). The results indicate that Fe(III) reduction proceeds through a type b cytochrome and a membrane-bound Fe(III) reductase which is distinct from the nitrate reductase.