Simplified X-ray film method for detection of bacterial volatilization of mercury chloride by Escherichia coli.
A simplified X-ray film method for detecting bacterial production of Hgo by Escherichia coli was developed. There was excellent agreement of results between this X-ray film method and radioactive mercury volatilization assays. Although not quantitative, the X-ray film method has the advantages of being rapid, simple to perform, and inexpensive.
Nakamura
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Department of Basic Medical Science, National Institute for Minamata Disease, Kumamoto, Japan.
Nakahara
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D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000378:metabolism*; D008627:Mercuric Chloride / Q000378:metabolism*; D014835:Volatilization; D014962:X-Ray Film
D008627:Mercuric Chloride