RT Journal Article
T1 Interactions with Arsenic: Mechanisms of Toxicity and Cellular Resistance in Eukaryotic Microorganisms
A1 De Francisco, Patricia
A1 Martín González, Ana María
A1 Rodriguez Martín, Daniel
A1 Díaz del Toro, Silvia
AB Arsenic (As) is quite an abundant metalloid, with ancient origin and ubiquitous distribution, which represents a severe environmental risk and a global problem for public health. Microbial exposure to As compounds in the environment has happened since the beginning of time. Selective pressure has induced the evolution of various genetic systems conferring useful capacities in many microorganisms to detoxify and even use arsenic, as an energy source. This review summarizes the microbial impact of the As biogeochemical cycle. Moreover, the poorly known adverse effects of this element on eukaryotic microbes, as well as the As uptake and detoxification mechanisms developed by yeast and protists, are discussed. Finally, an outlook of As microbial remediation makes evident the knowledge gaps and the necessity of new approaches to mitigate this environmental challenge.
PB MPDI
SN 1660-4601
YR 2021
FD 2021-11-17
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/4779
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/4779
LA eng
NO Ministerio de Economía, Industria y Competitividad (MINECO)
DS Docta Complutense
RD 1 may 2024