Necessity of calcium ion for cell division in Lactobacillus bifidus.
Electron microscopy revealed that reversion of the bifid form to the bacilloid form of Lactobacillus bifidus takes place by cross wall formation, the process requiring available calcium ions.
D002118:Calcium / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002455:Cell Division; D003470:Culture Media; D003553:Cystine; D005947:Glucose; D007778:Lactobacillus / Q000166:cytology* / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D010070:Oxalates; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D013194:Staining and Labeling
D003470:Culture Media; D010070:Oxalates; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D003553:Cystine; D005947:Glucose; D002118:Calcium