I need some clarification about metaproteomics. In the wastewater (or) biofilm samples, I plan to find out which specific proteins and enzymes are causing the severe corrosion on the metal surface and these protein details, like where it is present, which microbe has this protein in high quantity, etc...
So please suggest a clear protocol, mechanism, and metabolism for how the specific protein causes the corrosion on the metal surface.
Is it possible to do it in metaproteomics?
Metagenomics can tell you which bacteria are there, and what proteins/enzymes MIGHT be produced. It won't prove these are produced or related to "corrosion".
BTW, do you mean rusting, or something else? There is scientific literature on the subject... You can start here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacterial_anaerobic_corrosion
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