therapeutic action: xenobiotic removal

Fungal biodegradation of chlorinated herbicides: an overview with an emphasis on 2,4-D in Argentina

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Fungi can effectively break down and remove harmful herbicides like 2,4-D, which is widely used in Argentine agriculture but poses health and environmental risks. Through their powerful enzymatic machinery, certain fungal species can degrade these toxic chemicals into less harmful substances. This review examines how these fungal degradation processes work and discusses how such fungi might be safely introduced into contaminated environments to clean them up, following Argentina’s regulatory requirements.

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White Rot Fungi as Tools for the Bioremediation of Xenobiotics: A Review

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White rot fungi are nature’s cleanup crew that can break down many toxic chemicals in our environment, from industrial dyes to pesticides. These special fungi produce powerful enzymes that can degrade pollutants that normally resist breakdown, making them promising tools for cleaning contaminated soil and water. Scientists are studying how to better harness these fungi’s abilities to treat industrial wastewater and restore polluted environments.

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Oestrogen Detoxification Ability of White Rot Fungus Trametes hirsuta LE-BIN 072: Exoproteome and Transformation Product Profiling

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Scientists discovered that a white rot fungus called Trametes hirsuta can effectively remove harmful oestrogen hormones from water and soil. Within just one day, the fungus eliminated more than 90% of two common oestrogens (E1 and E2) that pollute our environment through pharmaceutical waste and animal farming. The fungus achieves this by producing special enzymes that couple oestrogen molecules together into larger, less harmful compounds that can be easily removed.

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