Transcriptome analysis of Paracoccus denitrificans following exposure to hexavalent chromium under aerobic and anoxic conditions

Suspended cell studies were performed to document whole-genome transcriptional profiles as a function of Cr(VI) reduction under different electron accepting conditions. Cell suspension studies were performed in 250 mL serum bottles for two conditions: 1) under anoxic condition with lactate as carbon source and nitrate as electron acceptor, and 2) under aerobic condition with lactate as carbon source and oxygen as electron acceptor. The initial Cr(VI) and nitrate concentrations were 1000 μg/L and 40 mg N/L, respectively. Samples from both the conditions were collected after 5 hours and the cell pellet was saved at -80°C. Two samples were analyzed which were exposed to different conditions for Cr(VI) reduction