Effect of lysozyme on ionic forms of spores of Clostridium perfringens type A.
H spores of Clostridium perfringens type A (two strains) were more sensitive to germination by lysozyme than native spores. Resistance to lysozyme of H spores was restored by calcium loading.
D002118:Calcium / Q000494:pharmacology; D003016:Clostridium perfringens / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D009113:Muramidase / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013171:Spores, Bacterial / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D013864:Thioglycolates / Q000494:pharmacology
D013864:Thioglycolates; D009113:Muramidase; D002118:Calcium