Hydrophobic characteristics ofBacillus spores |
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| Authors: | Doyle Ronald J Nedjat-Haiem Fariborz Singh Jyoti S |
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| Institution: | (1) Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Louisville, Health Sciences Center, 40292 Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
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| Abstract: | Spores from severalBacillus species displayed a strong affinity for hexadecane and other hydrophobic solvents. The binding ofBacillus subtilis spore suspensions to octyl-Sepharose was enhanced by ammonium sulfate and other salts, but was inhibited by detergents. Treatment of spore suspensions with strong denaturants promoted their adherence to hexadecane, presumably by exposing hydrophobic residues in coat proteins. The hydrophobic characteristics of spores may be important in the ecological adaptation of certain bacteria. |
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