Richard Mugani, Fatima El Khalloufi, El Mahdi Redouane, Mohammed Haida, Roseline Prisca Aba, Yasser Essadki, Soukaina El Amrani Zerrifi, Abdessamad Hejjaj, Naaila Ouazzani, Alexandre Campos, Hans-Peter Grossart, Laila Mandi, Vitor Vasconcelos, Brahim Oudra
Microcystins (MCs) constitute a significant threat to human and environmental health, urging the development of effective removal methods for these toxins. In this review, we explore the potential of MC-degrading bacteria as a solution for the removal of MCs from water. The review insights into the mechanisms of action employed by these bacteria, elucidating their ability to degrade and thus remove MCs. After, the review points out the influence of the structural conformation of MCs on their removal, particularly their stability at different water depths within different water bodies...
March 19, 2024: Water Research