ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Autolysis
;
Myxococcus coralloides
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract When cells of Myxococcus coralloides D grow as a suspension in liquid media the cultures enter a lysis phase after having reached a critical level of cell density. Supernatants of prelytic cells added to fresh cultures are able to induce autolysis quickly. If prelytic cells are transferred to supernatants of fresh cultures, autolysis is retarded; thus delay is also observed when prelytic cells are transferred to fresh medium at the same cellular density. In the sequence of events resulting in cell lysis an activating substance may be involved. This substance may be excreted into the medium. The substance seems to be stable at high temperatures, extreme pH values and enzymatic treatment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00407952
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