From Butyltin (MBT) to alpha-Hydroxybutyltin

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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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       Butyltin (MBT)        
              |
              |  O2 + 2H+ + 2e-
          MBT | /
  dioxygenase |/
     1.14.-.- |
              |\
       ExPASy | \
              |  H2O
              v
    alpha-Hydroxybutyltin
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