Abstract
We show that Enterococcus faecalis can utilize ascorbate for fermentative growth. In chemically defined media, growth yield was limited by the supply of amino acids, and the cells showed a much higher demand for amino acids than when they were grown on glucose.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Amino Acids / metabolism
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Ascorbic Acid / metabolism*
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Culture Media / chemistry
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Culture Media / metabolism
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Enterococcus faecalis / growth & development*
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Enterococcus faecalis / metabolism*
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Fermentation
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Glucose / metabolism
Substances
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Amino Acids
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Culture Media
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Glucose
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Ascorbic Acid