Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Weixing An"
- Weixing An's research focuses on the genetics and biochemistry of activated sludge (AS) bacteria, particularly the mechanisms of floc formation in Zoogloea resiniphila, highlighting the necessity of both PEP-CTERM proteins and exopolysaccharides for this process in wastewater treatment.
- An's comparative genomics studies reveal a deeper understanding of EPS (exopolysaccharide) biosynthesis genes crucial for AS flocs, emphasizing the role of these genes in bacterial adaptation and sludge recycling in environmental settings.
- Additionally, An investigates the functional regulation of crucial microbial enzymes, specifically ferrochelatase paralogues and the protease AlgW in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, contributing to our understanding of microbial response mechanisms to environmental stresses and metabolic regulation.
