Induced chain formation in Bacillus megaterium by suramin (Bayer 205).
B. megaterium NCTC 5637 has been shown to grow into long chains in 1% glucose and 1% suramin (w/v). This effect was not noticeable in lower concentration of the inhibitor. The effect diminished in suramin free medium, indicating the change to be phenotypic.
D001410:Bacillus megaterium / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects*; D003470:Culture Media; D005947:Glucose; D013498:Suramin / Q000494:pharmacology*
D003470:Culture Media; D013498:Suramin; D005947:Glucose