Creatinine metabolism by Clostridium welchii isolated from human faeces.
A Clostridium welchii has been isolated from human faeces which can deaminate creatinine to N-methyl hydantoin. Evidence suggests the reaction is inducible since the rate of conversion is increased by growth of the organism in creatinine-rich media.
D000693:Anaerobiosis; D003016:Clostridium perfringens / Q000378:metabolism*; D003404:Creatinine / Q000378:metabolism*; D005243:Feces / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D006827:Hydantoins / Q000378:metabolism
D006827:Hydantoins; D003404:Creatinine