title: beta-Glucosidase activity in mycobacteria.
abstract: A procedure to test beta-glucosidase was developed for identification of the mycobacteria. One hundred and thirty-three strains representing 17 species were assayed in a buffered system containing whole cells and the substrate p-nitrophenyl-beta-D-glucoside. Qualitative differences between species indicated that the test was useful in discriminating among the mycobacteria.
mesh_terms: D002474:Cell-Free System; D005959:Glucosidases / Q000378:metabolism*; D005960:Glucosides / Q000378:metabolism; D009161:Mycobacterium / Q000145:classification* / Q000201:enzymology; D013045:Species Specificity
chemical_list: D005960:Glucosides; D005959:Glucosidases