Valine, malic, and pyruvic dehydrogenase tests in the differentiation of Bacteroides.
Fifteen isolates of Bacteroides were tested for their ability to dehydrogenate a variety of amino acids and organic acids. A simple and rapid method was developed for detecting dehydrogenase activity using 2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride as a hydrogen acceptor and indicator. The results indicate that the tests for valine, malic, and pyruvic acid dehydrogenases have value in differentiating organisms in this genus.
D000594:Amino Acid Oxidoreductases / Q000378:metabolism*; D001439:Bacteroides / Q000145:classification* / Q000201:enzymology; D001441:Bacteroides fragilis / Q000145:classification / Q000201:enzymology; D008291:Malate Dehydrogenase / Q000378:metabolism*; D011768:Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex / Q000378:metabolism*; D013045:Species Specificity; D014633:Valine
D011768:Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex; D008291:Malate Dehydrogenase; D000594:Amino Acid Oxidoreductases; D014633:Valine