title: Protoplasts of Cosmarium as a potential protein source.
abstract: Cosmarium turpinii, a fast-growing desmid alga, transforms into protoplasts in 4 h when incubated in a mineral medium + 0.4 M mannitol + 0.5% Cellulysin.
mesh_terms: D000460:Chlorophyta / Q000187:drug effects; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D005618:Fresh Water; D006867:Hydrolases / Q000494:pharmacology; D008353:Mannitol / Q000494:pharmacology; D009997:Osmotic Pressure; D011523:Protoplasts; D014242:Trichoderma / Q000201:enzymology; D014871:Water Microbiology
chemical_list: D004044:Dietary Proteins; D008353:Mannitol; D006867:Hydrolases