Carbon source-induced modifications in the mycolic acid content and cell wall permeability of rhodococcus erythropolis
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The effects of various carbon sources on the primary structure of mycolic acids (MA) as well as on the cell wall physicochemical properties in an efficient alkane- degrading strain of Rhodococcus erythropolisis are accurately examined. Conclusion states that the permeability of the R. erythropolis cell wall is influenced by the class of carbon source used to support growth.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2003
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Novel pathway for utilization of cyclopropanecarboxylate by Rhodococcus rhodochrous
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Research reveals that the metabolism of cyclopropanecarboxylate in Rhodococcus rhodochrous follows an oxidative degradation through cyclopropanecarboxyl-CoA and 3-hydroxybutyryl-CoA. Data indicate that the enzymes required for catalyzing formation and ring opening of cyclopropanecarboxyl-CoA are inducible while the other catabolic enzymes are constitutive.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2004
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Epidemiology of Rhodococcus equi strains on thoroughbred horse farms
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Most horse farms have specific strains of Rhodococcus equi. This organism causes serious disease in foals but the incidence of disease varies on different farms. This is probably due to the vapA gene, which is carried by plasmid.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 2001
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