Differentiation of obligate anaerobes by assay of pyruvate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase activity.
In the described assay system a blue colour develops within 30 min after inoculation of obligate anaerobes, even under aerobic conditions. The simple and rapid assay may be of use in differentiating obligate anaerobes of clinical importance.
D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000145:classification* / Q000201:enzymology; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007658:Ketone Oxidoreductases / Q000378:metabolism*; D050743:Pyruvate Synthase
D007658:Ketone Oxidoreductases; D050743:Pyruvate Synthase