Modelling of the methyl halide biodegradation in bacteria and its effect on environmental systems

In this study, we have investigated the in-silico pathways of methyl halide and its toxic effect on living systems like pest, humans and environment. Till date, limited studies provide the understanding of degradation of methyl halide and its effect on the environment. This leads to availability of scanty information for overall bio-magnifications of methyl halides at molecular and cellular level. The model developed in the present study explains how a volatile toxic compound not only affects living systems on earth but also on environmental layers. Hub nodes were also evaluated by investigating the developed model topologically. Methyl transferase system is identified as promising enzyme in response to degradation of methyl halides.Graphical abstract
Source: Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology - Category: Biochemistry Source Type: research