title: [Biodegradation of surface-active substances of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus K-4].
abstract: A capacity of microorganisms of different taxonomic groups to assimilate surface-active substances (surfactants) of Acinetobacter calcoaceticus K-4 as a single source of carbon and energy has been established. It was shown that A. calcoaceticus K-4 cannot use its own surfactants as a source of carbon nutrition. The use of biocide formalin in concentration of 0.1% permits to prolong the term of preservation of A. calcoaceticus K-4 surfactants to 3.5 months without a loss of their surfactant and emulsiying properties.
authors.forename: T P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Pyroh
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Antoniuk
authors.forename: A I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Sorokina
mesh_terms: D016954:Acinetobacter calcoaceticus / Q000187:drug effects / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism*; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000494:pharmacology; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000494:pharmacology; D012988:Soil Microbiology; D013500:Surface Tension; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000032:analysis* / Q000378:metabolism*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D005557:Formaldehyde