title: Effect of pyridine extraction on the acid fastness of mycobacteria.
abstract: The effect of pyridine extraction on mycobacterial acid-fastness has been studied using M. leprae and some cultivable mycobacteria. The results revealed that not only M. leprae but some other mycobacteria, notably, M. vaccae and M. phlei also lose their acid-fastness when extracted with fresh pyridine for 2 hours at room temperature. The implication of these findings is discussed.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009166:Mycobacterium leprae / Q000166:cytology* / Q000187:drug effects; D011725:Pyridines / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013194:Staining and Labeling
chemical_list: D011725:Pyridines; C023666:pyridine