Biotransformation of caffeine, cotinine, and nicotine in stream sediments: Implications for use as wastewater indicators
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Abstract
Microbially catalyzed cleavage of the imadazole ring of caffeine was observed in stream sediments collected upstream and downstream of municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) in three geographically separate stream systems. Microbial demethylation of the N-methyl component of cotinine and its metabolic precursor, nicotine, also was observed in these sediments. These findings indicate that stream sediment microorganisms are able to substantially alter the chemical structure and thus the analytical signatures of these candidate waste indicator compounds. The potential for in situ biotransformation must be considered if these compounds are employed as markers to identify the sources and track the fate of wastewater compounds in surface-water systems.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Biotransformation of caffeine, cotinine, and nicotine in stream sediments: Implications for use as wastewater indicators |
| Series title | Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry |
| DOI | 10.1897/06-483R.1 |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Year Published | 2007 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Contributing office(s) | Colorado Water Science Center, Iowa Water Science Center, Toxic Substances Hydrology Program |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | 1116 |
| Last page | 1121 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Colorado, Iowa |
| Other Geospatial | Boulder Creek, Fourmile Creek, South Platte River |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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