From Dibutyltin (DBT) to beta-Hydroxybutylbutyltin

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Reference
Lee, R.F., Valkirs, A.O., & Seligman, P.F. (1989). Importance of Microalgae in the Biodegradation of Tributyltin in Estuarine Waters. Environ Sci Technol, 23, 1515-1518.

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       Dibutyltin (DBT)       
               |
               |  O2 + 2H+ + 2e-
           DBT | /
   dioxygenase |/
      1.14.-.- |
               |\
        ExPASy | \
               |  H2O
               v
  beta-Hydroxybutylbutyltin
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