title: Filterability of L-forms.
abstract: We investigated the recovery of L-forms through micropore filtration. The findings indicate that L-form recovery and viability are a function of filter size and preparation technique. Current methods in use for L-form isolation appear to give erroneously low results, underestimating the potential role of L-forms in human disease.
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000648:ultrastructure; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D002470:Cell Survival; D013293:Enterococcus faecalis; D004926:Escherichia coli; D005374:Filtration / Q000295:instrumentation; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D013314:Stress, Mechanical