Biodegradation of Ephedrine Isomers by <i>Arthrobacter</i> sp. Strain TS-15: Discovery of Novel Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine Dehydrogenases

Abstract

Arthrobacter sp. TS-15 is a newly isolated bacterium with the unique ability to degrade ephedrine isomers. The initiating steps of the novel metabolic pathway are described. Arthrobacter sp. TS-15 and its isolated ephedrine-oxidizing enzymes have potential for use in decontamination and synthetic applications.