Effect of beta-lysin on isolated cell walls and protoplasts of Bacillus subtilis.
The cytoplasmic membrane is the site of beta-lysin action. Protoplasts lysed rapidly in its presence, whereas cell walls and wall autolysis were unaffected.
D000906:Antibodies; D001412:Bacillus subtilis / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000201:enzymology; D002462:Cell Membrane / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D002473:Cell Wall / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D011523:Protoplasts / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D013057:Spectrum Analysis
D000906:Antibodies