Microbial metabolism of mandelate: a microcosm of diversity.

doi:10.1111/j.1574-6968.1988.tb02737.x

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Microbial metabolism of mandelate: a microcosm of diversity.

FEMS microbiology reviews - 1 Jan 2000

Fewson C A

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This review highlights the diversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms that can metabolise mandelate and it describes how a wide range of compounds related to mandelate is formed in many environments. The chief aspects that are summarised include the various pathways whereby mandelate...

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Animals
Bacteria
Fungi
Gene Expression Regulation, Enzymologic
Genetic Variation
Mandelic Acids

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