Partial characterization of Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium smegmatis auxotrophs by syntrophism using Bacillus subtilis.
Syntrophism (cross-feeding) could be demonstrated between mutants of Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium smegmatis, and previously characterized mutants of Bacillus subtilis, auxotrophic for arginine, histidine, lysine or phenylalanine. Based on this cross-feeding data, the possible site of blockage in the biosynthetic pathways of the mutants could be inferred.
Subramanyam
V R
VR
Regional Medical Research Centre, Indian Council of Medical Research, PO Sainik School, Bhubaneswar.
Mohanty
K K
KK
D000596:Amino Acids / Q000378:metabolism; D008967:Molecular Biology; D009154:Mutation; D009161:Mycobacterium / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism; D009170:Nontuberculous Mycobacteria / Q000235:genetics* / Q000378:metabolism; D013045:Species Specificity
D000596:Amino Acids