Inhibition of induction of competence in Pneumococcus by isologous teichoic acid.
Pneumococcal teichoic acid inhibits induction of competence in incompetent cells of Pneumococcus. The inhibitory effect is very similar to that observed in the presence of d-glucosamine and d-galactosamine.
D000596:Amino Acids / Q000032:analysis; D000606:Amino Sugars / Q000032:analysis; D002473:Cell Wall / Q000032:analysis; D003864:Depression, Chemical; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000276:immunology; D006384:Hemagglutination / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D005779:Immunodiffusion; D037102:Lectins; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000032:analysis; D013296:Streptococcus pneumoniae / Q000032:analysis; D013682:Teichoic Acids / Q000032:analysis / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014170:Transformation, Genetic / Q000187:drug effects*
D000596:Amino Acids; D000606:Amino Sugars; D037102:Lectins; D013682:Teichoic Acids; D010758:Phosphorus