Protection of Escherichia coli K12 structural integrity by Ca2+ and Mg2+ in bactericidal and bacteriolytic tests

Microbiologica. 1988 Jan;11(1):21-7.

Abstract

Escherichia coli K12 suspended in different media showed a loss of phospholipids. Mg2+ and Ca2+ 0.01 M prevented phospholipid loss and stabilized Escherichia coli K12 for bactericidal and bacteriolytic assays.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Bacteriolysis
  • Blood Bactericidal Activity
  • Calcium / pharmacology*
  • Culture Media
  • Escherichia coli / analysis
  • Escherichia coli / cytology
  • Escherichia coli / drug effects*
  • Escherichia coli / growth & development
  • Magnesium / pharmacology*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Phospholipids / analysis

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Culture Media
  • Phospholipids
  • Magnesium
  • Calcium