title: Necessity of calcium ion for cell division in Lactobacillus bifidus.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D010070:Oxalates; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D003553:Cystine; D005947:Glucose; D002118:Calcium